HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1342698-link-specialized-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
LINK SPECIALIZED INC
Doing business as BARR SPECIALIZED INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (618) 357-2501, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC517224.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC517224 | — | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY Policy CP-000037-00 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 22, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC517224 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT55911A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 22, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC517224 | Excess over $100,000 | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY Policy XA-000147-00 · BMC-91X | $900,000 | May 22, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 8 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 18 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | IA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | IN | 3 | 5 | No |
| May 28, 2025 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 41.7% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 33.3% | 14.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 25.0% | 60.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Pinckneyville Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1342698 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC517224 |
| Legal name | LINK SPECIALIZED INC |
| DBA name | BARR SPECIALIZED INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 602,310 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 8, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Questions about LINK SPECIALIZED INC
What does LINK SPECIALIZED INC's operating authority allow?
MC517224: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LINK SPECIALIZED INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking LINK SPECIALIZED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1342698. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 357-2501, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC517224, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (618) 357-2501
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARR TRUCKING INC Carrier |
Pinckneyville, IL | 351072 | MC218651 | 23 | Active Current · Motus |
| BARR LOGISTICS INC Carrier |
Pinckneyville, IL | 2226053 | MC377628 | 0 | Pending Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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