Central States Manufacturing Inc
USDOT 350928 · MC-235063 · Springdale, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Central States Manufacturing Inc is a corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 161 power units and 138 drivers, which ranks it #21 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 167 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 5.0 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 metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Central States Manufacturing Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 350928 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-235063 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 171 Naples Street, Springdale, AR 72762 |
| Phone | (479) 957-9995 |
| First registered | Apr 17, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 350928.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 154 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 290 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 13,234,559 miles reported for 2023 – about 82,202 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 4% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 138 CDL drivers; 134 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 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 | Central States Manufacturing | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.5% | 18.8% | 14.5% | 28% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 77% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 11% higher than average |
| Inspections | 167 | 167 with a driver check, 89 with a vehicle check, 47 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 1, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Central States Manufacturing Inc?
Central States Manufacturing Inc is registered with USDOT number 350928 and operating authority MC-235063.
How many trucks does Central States Manufacturing Inc have?
It reports 161 power units (154 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 300 trailers, with 138 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 1, 2025).
Where is Central States Manufacturing Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
What is the out-of-service rate of Central States Manufacturing Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.