HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/224549-thomas-e-puckett-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC
Doing business as DRY LAND
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average31.0% vs Arkansas average 16.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (870) 539-7024, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC196544.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC196544 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0240225001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 11, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 of 29 · Arkansas avg 16.9%
12 of 74 · Arkansas avg 1.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | UT | 3 | 4 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Arkansas average covers 50,593 vehicle and 86,703 driver inspections of all Arkansas-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
96 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 28 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 160 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Arkansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 13 | 46.9% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 34 | 10 | 35.4% | 10.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLUP | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arkansas column is the mix across all Arkansas-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Humansville, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| May 12, 2026 | Rankin, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Rural (Union County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Asheville, NC | 0 | 3 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | North Wilkesboro, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 224549 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC196544 |
| Legal name | THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC |
| DBA name | DRY LAND |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 45 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| Annual mileage | 2,600,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 20, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 2, 1982 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherCotton
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC
What does THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC196544: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 224549. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (870) 539-7024, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC196544, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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