Arko Trans Safety Record

DOT# 2259804 · Bowling Green, KY 42101 · 2708432222

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Arko Trans (DOT# 2259804) in Bowling Green, Kentucky has 49 inspections on record with 59 violations and a 12.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

49 Inspections
12.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
23 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.2%
Carrier: 12.2% (6 of 49) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 6.1%
Carrier: 6.1% (3 of 49) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Kentucky
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Kentucky

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.

59 total violations across 49 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
27
Unsafe Driving
14
Hours of Service
17
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Inspected across 13 states
Level 1: 10 (20%) Level 2: 13 (27%) Level 3: 26 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 TN 2 0 0
02/25/2026 GA 3 0 0
02/24/2026 TN 3 0 0
01/17/2026 GA 3 0 0
12/29/2025 SC 2 0 0
12/16/2025 GA 2 0 0
12/03/2025 FL 3 0 0
10/24/2025 MO 2 0 0
10/10/2025 GA 3 0 0
09/11/2025 KY 1 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC771244
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Berkley Casualty Company $750 03/12/2024

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.

Power Units 23
Drivers 19
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/03/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20250509 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,579,196
Address 164 Century St, Bowling Green, KY 42101