FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

AUTHORIZED
201 EAST ELLA ST, CHARLESTON, MO, 63834|(573) 683-2159

USDOT

811898

MC Number

159094

Fleet Size

60

Total Drivers

56

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CHARLESTON, Missouri, operating 60 power units with 56 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 2.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 7 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 201 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate2.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate30.1%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Missouri is 12.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 25,330 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

201

Total

60%

Driver %

Driver Inspections201
Vehicle Inspections133
Driver OOS Rate2.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate30.1%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 1, 2019

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

7

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes3
Tow Crashes7

Frequently asked questions

Is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT #811898) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has 201 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 7 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 FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operate?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 60 power units with 56 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?

No. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC located?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in CHARLESTON, Missouri at 201 EAST ELLA ST, 63834. Phone: (573) 683-2159.

What are FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.0%, 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 30.1%, 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.