Ethridge Oil B & J Oil & Bowers Oil Safety Record
DOT# 223171 · Van Buren, AR 72956 · 4798063383
Legal name: Frost Oil Co
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/07/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ethridge Oil B & J Oil & Bowers Oil (DOT# 223171) in Van Buren, Arkansas has 42 inspections on record with 28 violations and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active 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 · 28 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 · 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 12/24/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 12/12/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 12/07/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 11/03/2025 | AR | 1 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2025 | AR | 0 | 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 | Federated Mutual Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
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.