HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/997434-barnes-transports-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
BARNES TRANSPORTS INC
No risk signals found
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- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (731) 934-7363, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC423306.
- 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) | MC423306 | Primary | GEiCO Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300259495 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jan 4, 2026 | 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
0 of 6 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
0 of 12 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | GA | 3 | 13 | No |
| Apr 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MS | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2025 | MS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 10, 2025 | TX | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | MS | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | 50.0% | 64.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 25.0% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 25.0% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 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 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 0 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 1 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 997434 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC423306 |
| Legal name | BARNES TRANSPORTS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 852,000 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 7, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 9, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 3, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 BARNES TRANSPORTS INC
What does BARNES TRANSPORTS INC's operating authority allow?
MC423306: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about BARNES TRANSPORTS INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Oct 3, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking BARNES TRANSPORTS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 997434. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 934-7363, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC423306, 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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