HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/248283-car-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CAR TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Broker under MC171569
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (817) 447-8062, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC171569.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC171569 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GRT30065A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC171569 | — | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 1001009467 · 84 | — | Oct 8, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
27 of 144 · Texas avg 25.1%
5 of 242 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | MS | 1 | 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
163 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 36 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 248 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 104 | 31 | 63.8% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | 18.4% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 2 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 | 11 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 11 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 6 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTFWETL | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Caseyville, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2026 | Memphis, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Jackson, MS | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Huntsville, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Laredo, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Friendship, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Columbus, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 248283 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC171569 |
| Legal name | CAR TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 309 |
| Drivers | 231 |
| Annual mileage | 16,440,080 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 19, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 2, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
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 CAR TRANSPORT INC
Is CAR TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CAR TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CAR TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC171569: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about CAR TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking CAR TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 248283. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (817) 447-8062, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC171569, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (817) 447-8062
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C A R LOGISTICS INC High risk Carrier |
Burleson, TX | 2225020 | MC358262 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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