ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
188223
MC Number
147554
Fleet Size
63
Total Drivers
52
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ARAB, Alabama, operating 63 power units with 52 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 85 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Alabama is 12.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.0% across 34,629 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
85
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Arch Insurance Company — eff. Jan 1, 2026
Cargo
AGCS Marine Insurance Company — eff. Jun 1, 2020
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC (USDOT #188223) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's safety record?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC has 85 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC operate?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC operates 63 power units with 52 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC located?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC is based in ARAB, Alabama at 1101 NATHAN RD SW, 35016. Phone: (256) 586-3018.
What are ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's out-of-service rates?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 41.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.