Met Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 3885269 · Tontitown, AR 72770 · 4793619111

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Met Express INC (DOT# 3885269) in Tontitown, Arkansas has 594 inspections on record with 537 violations and a 12.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 22 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

594 Inspections
12.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
22 Crashes
325 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.8%
Carrier: 12.8% (76 of 594) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (5 of 594) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Arkansas
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Arkansas

Violation Categories · 537 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.

537 total violations across 594 inspections
96 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
218
Unsafe Driving
229
Hours of Service
77
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
6
Other
2

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 29 states
Level 1: 96 (16%) Level 2: 197 (33%) Level 3: 301 (51%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 NC 2 1 0
03/18/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/11/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/04/2026 IN 2 0 0
03/01/2026 AR 3 0 0
02/27/2026 NC 1 0 0
02/24/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/23/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/19/2026 TN 1 0 0
02/17/2026 NY 2 0 0

Crash History · 22 records

12 injury crashes
30-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-OCT-25 PA 0 1 0
30-MAY-24 CT 0 1 0
29-NOV-25 IN 0 0 0
29-JUL-25 NJ 0 1 0
27-SEP-24 PA 0 1 0
27-FEB-25 VA 0 0 0
24-APR-25 NJ 0 0 0
20-DEC-24 NY 0 0 0
17-FEB-25 MA 0 1 0
15-AUG-24 PA 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.

MC/MX Number MC1426689
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 Cherokee Insurance Company $1,000 09/01/2025

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.

Power Units 325
Drivers 310
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/17/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260303 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 30,586,600
Address 297 W Henri De Tonti Blvd, Tontitown, AR 72770

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