Ara Systems INC Safety Record

DOT# 3508676 · Southlake, TX 76092 · 8179002384

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ara Systems INC (DOT# 3508676) in Southlake, Texas has 17 inspections on record with 14 violations and a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

17 Inspections
11.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
5 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 11.8%
Carrier: 11.8% (2 of 17) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 17) National: 6.4%
78% OOS rate better than 78% of carriers in Texas
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Texas

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.

14 total violations across 17 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
4
Hours of Service
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 12 states
Level 1: 2 (12%) Level 2: 7 (41%) Level 3: 8 (47%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/03/2026 TN 3 0 0
02/27/2026 TN 2 0 0
02/22/2026 AR 3 0 0
12/20/2025 AL 2 0 0
12/17/2025 IA 2 0 0
11/08/2025 AL 3 0 0
11/07/2025 AR 3 0 0
08/28/2025 NM 2 1 0
07/24/2025 MS 1 0 0
07/08/2025 FL 3 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 MC1160635
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 Bricktown Specialty Insurance Company $750 11/04/2025

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 5
Drivers 5
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/21/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20250322 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 265,557
Address 615 Dominion Dr, Southlake, TX 76092