Art Transport Inc
USDOT 1058546 · MC-441786 · Van Buren, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Art Transport Inc is a company based in Van Buren, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 136 power units and 127 drivers, which ranks it #28 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 266 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 38.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 2 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 8.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Art Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1058546 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-441786 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5530 Alma Hwy, Van Buren, AR 72956 |
| Phone | (479) 474-5600 |
| First registered | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1058546.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 135 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 131 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 7,933,058 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,331 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 4% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 127 CDL drivers; 126 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Art Transport Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.9% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 107% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 14% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 80% higher than average |
| Inspections | 266 | 266 with a driver check, 131 with a vehicle check, 288 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 2, 2026) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Art Transport Inc?
Art Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1058546 and operating authority MC-441786.
How many trucks does Art Transport Inc have?
It reports 136 power units (136 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 142 trailers, with 127 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 26, 2026).
Where is Art Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Van Buren, Arkansas 72956.
What is the out-of-service rate of Art Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 38.9% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.