PURNELL TRUCKING
JONESBORO, AR
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 7272 days Jun 20, 1997 → May 18, 2017
- Common (Property) gap · 9627 days Inactive Sep 9, 1997 → reinstated Jan 18, 2024
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PURNELL TRUCKING (USDOT 666062) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): BASIL PURNELL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 7272 days — Jun 20, 1997 → May 18, 2017 • Common (Property) gap · 9627 days — Inactive Sep 9, 1997 → reinstated Jan 18, 2024 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/666062/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281574 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 17, 2024
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC312956ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 100% | 50% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PURNELL TRUCKING is a motor carrier based in JONESBORO, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 666062. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PURNELL TRUCKING is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Jonesboro, AR. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 60% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (1) and AR (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Timp, and Timpte are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,574 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 9, 1997 to Jan 18, 2024 (9627 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 27, 1997 to Mar 4, 1997 (5 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 20, 1997 to May 18, 2017 (7272 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Timpte | 4 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 6.50 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 14.00 | 14 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87059125 | Feb 12, 2026 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLL, 395.8A | Yes |
| 86804301 | Jan 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 80572909 | Jan 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.55E-B, 395.8(a) | No |
| 80015530 | Oct 25, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(lehi-stn) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79695745 | Sep 19, 2023 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79146084 | Jul 12, 2023 | IA | 3 | ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.9a(a)(1), 396.17(c), 395.8(f)(1) | Yes |
| 78361246 | Apr 17, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA704957000A | Apr 18, 1997 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 18, 2024 | MC312956-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-836629-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 17, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400470 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 7272 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 20, 1997 to May 18, 2017 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC031882 | CARGO | — | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 325333 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 27, 1997 to Mar 4, 1997 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4443663-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 1996 | Dec 26, 1996 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4443663-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 1996 | Dec 26, 1996 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4443663-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 1996 | Feb 27, 1997 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 18, 2024
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Jun 21, 2017insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 9, 1997
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Sep 9, 1997authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 9627 days (through Jan 18, 2024)
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Jun 20, 1997insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 20, 1997insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 20, 1997authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 20, 1997insurance gapCoverage gap: 7272 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 18, 2017)
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Feb 27, 1997insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 1997insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 4, 1997)
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Dec 26, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC312956
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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7 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify PURNELL TRUCKING
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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