Tyson Foods Inc
USDOT 3327 · MC-145655 · Springdale, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Tyson Foods Inc (dba Tyson) is a corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 5,861 power units and 3,136 drivers, which ranks it #4 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 3,041 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 14.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 222 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (109 injuries, 13 fatalities, 212 tow-away), or 3.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, passengers, livestock and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tyson Foods Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tyson |
| USDOT number | 3327 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-145655 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2200 W Don Tyson Parkway Ar07628, Springdale, AR 72762 |
| Phone | (479) 290-4000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3327.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 652 | 2,744 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,470 | 7,005 | 0 |
- 0.54 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 208,965,392 miles reported for 2025 – about 35,654 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 25% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 3,136 CDL drivers; 1,738 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1,398 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Tyson Foods Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.2% | 14.8% | 14.5% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 45% higher than average |
| Inspections | 3,041 | 3,037 with a driver check, 1,654 with a vehicle check, 990 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 15, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arkansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Transportation LLC USDOT 63585 | Bentonville | 13,618 | 16,466 | 17,755 | 3.4% | 820 |
| ABF Freight System Inc USDOT 82866 | Fort Smith | 4,604 | 6,667 | 2,458 | 11.7% | 342 |
| USA Truck LLC USDOT 213754 | Van Buren | 2,252 | 1,571 | 2,319 | 24.5% | 132 |
| J B Hunt Transport Inc USDOT 80806 | Lowell | 25,280 | 24,116 | 20,266 | 22.4% | 1542 |
| Maverick Transportation LLC USDOT 178538 | North Little Rock | 1,640 | 1,702 | 3,415 | 9.8% | 165 |
| Fedex Freight Inc USDOT 239039 | Harrison | 17,633 | 18,539 | 5,919 | 9.6% | 606 |
Other carriers near Springdale
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cards Holdings Inc USDOT 3164317 | Springdale | 443 | 382 | 225 | 30.0% | 23 |
| Central States Manufacturing Inc USDOT 350928 | Springdale | 161 | 138 | 167 | 13.5% | 8 |
| Pam Transport Inc USDOT 179752 | Tontitown | 2,049 | 2,091 | 2,966 | 14.1% | 105 |
| Apac-Central Inc USDOT 143189 | Fayetteville | 986 | 514 | 152 | 18.1% | 20 |
| Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC USDOT 665224 | Huntsville | 910 | 904 | 360 | 23.4% | 74 |
| Met Express Inc USDOT 3885269 | Tontitown | 325 | 310 | 274 | 25.4% | 18 |
| Simmons Foods Inc USDOT 127523 | Siloam Springs | 102 | 115 | 40 | 11.8% | 1 |
| Cobb-Vantress LLC USDOT 283462 | Siloam Springs | 98 | 113 | 44 | 8.3% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tyson Foods Inc?
Tyson Foods Inc is registered with USDOT number 3327 and operating authority MC-145655.
How many trucks does Tyson Foods Inc have?
It reports 5,861 power units (3,396 tractors, 70 straight trucks) and 9,475 trailers, with 3,136 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 7, 2025).
Where is Tyson Foods Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tyson Foods Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.