Max Arnold & Sons Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1196626 · Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · 2708858488
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Max Arnold & Sons Transportation LLC (DOT# 1196626) in Hopkinsville, Kentucky has 39 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 5.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 25 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 39 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/31/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 06/23/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 05/29/2025 | KY | 0 | 1 |
| 03/05/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
| CARGO | Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.