HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/391543-mainstream-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:56 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC
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 average47.4% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
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, (800) 311-2209, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC201629.
- 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 | MC201629 | — | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 5834178 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 1, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC201629 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT56359A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2026 | 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
27 of 57 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
3 of 124 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2026 | AR | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | AR | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | MS | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
105 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 41 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 157 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 79 | 38 | 75.2% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
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 | 16 | 16 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Rural (Crittenden County), AR | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 391543 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC201629 |
| Legal name | MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 62 |
| Drivers | 62 |
| Annual mileage | 3,891,709 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 24, 1999) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 28, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherRetail Merchandise
Questions about MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC
What does MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC201629: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC 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 MAINSTREAM TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 391543. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 311-2209, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC201629, 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 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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