HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3654596-argus-transport-usa-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC
Doing business as RDU
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC131054
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
- MC839557 is also listed on another company recordARGUS SERVICES USA LLC (USDOT 2442712, added Oct 2, 2013). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2442712, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC839557: filed under USDOT 2442712, not this record
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, (518) 561-9395, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC131054, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC839557 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2442712. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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) | MC131054 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CAT 0011470-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 25, 2023 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 |
| Surety Bond | MC839557 Filed under another USDOT; not counted | — | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. Policy 612405166 · 84 | — | Jul 30, 2021 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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
19 of 74 · New York avg 18.5%
0 of 98 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NY | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 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 New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-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
87 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 109 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73 | 21 | 83.9% | 71.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 11.5% | 9.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 4.6% | 10.5% |
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 | 9 | 9 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 2 | 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 New York column is the mix across all New York-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | Maple Shade, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3654596 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC131054, MC839557 |
| Legal name | ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC |
| DBA name | RDU |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 37 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 1,517,269 (2022) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 10, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC131054: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC131054: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC
Is ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC 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 ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC's operating authority allow?
MC131054: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC is old or missing?
MC839557, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. 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 ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3654596. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 561-9395, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC131054, 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.
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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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