Ariel Transportation Corp Safety Record
DOT# 3089909 · Lakeland, FL 33805 · 7863546139
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 10/25/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ariel Transportation Corp (DOT# 3089909) in Lakeland, Florida has 28 inspections on record with 67 violations and a 32.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average 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 · 67 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 · 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 | FL | 1 | 1 |
| 07/22/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 06/05/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 05/29/2025 | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 05/28/2025 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 05/19/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 05/12/2025 | FL | 0 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-SEP-24 | SC | 0 | 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 | Benchmark Specialty Insurance Co. | $750 |
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.