ARAVAN CARGO INC

USDOT 3139125MC-Docket MC097970CINCINNATI, OH
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ARAVAN CARGO INC (USDOT 3139125) in CINCINNATI, OH — has findings to review before tendering. FMCSA authority, fleet size, BASIC safety measures, crash and inspection history.

  • Has active operating authority that's tenderable today (common or contract).
  • No pending authority revocation.
  • Not under an uncleared federal out-of-service or safety action.
  • BIPD on file: $1,000,000.
  • No cargo insurance on file. Required for many shipper contracts.
  • 1 prior insurance lapse(s) on record, most recent began 2019-07-25 — the carrier let required coverage lapse before.
  • Current BIPD policy (MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY) was filed 26 day(s) after the last involuntary revocation (2025-08-18) — a refile-to-reinstate pattern worth a closer look.
  • Unrated by FMCSA. Most carriers are unrated — unrated is not the same as unsafe.
  • No BASIC alerts in any of the five public SMS categories.
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate is above the national roadside average.
  • 20 preventable crash(es) in the last 24 months; recordable crash rate 0.
  • No fatal crashes in the last 24 months.
  • No link to a prior revoked authority.
  • Authority involuntarily revoked 12 times, most recent 2025-08-18 — recurring instability (typically insurance-lapse / reinstate cycles).
  • Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — their absence is not a clean record; use the crash-risk signals above instead.

Built from FMCSA's public Safety Management System data — guidance, not legal advice. Verify directly with the carrier and your cargo policy before tendering.

Authority

Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Not applicable

Safety & BASIC scorecard

Safety rating
Unrated

BASIC safety measures

Unsafe driving
No alert
measure 2.01
Hours of service
No alert
measure 0.28
Driver fitness
No alert
measure 0.22
Controlled substance
No alert
measure 0.02
Vehicle maintenance
No alert
measure 5.39

Under the FAST Act, FMCSA publishes an absolute per-category measure (not a 0–100 percentile) for these five BASICs — the alert flag, not the raw number, is the risk signal. The Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public view.

Last 24 months

0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
26
Crashes
805
Inspections
145
OOS inspections
189
OOS violations

Insurance

BIPD on file
$1,000,000
Cargo insurance
No
Bond on file
No

Fleet

Power units
210
Total drivers
210
Years in business
8
Hazmat authority
No

Crash risk

Preventable crashes (24 mo)
20 of 26 total crash(es)
Recordable crash rate
0
Driver OOS rate
4.5%
Vehicle OOS rate
30.4%Above national

The official Crash Indicator BASIC is withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — these derived signals stand in for it; their absence is not a clean record.

Compliance & history

Reincarnation / chameleon
No prior revoked authority
Involuntary revocations
12 times last 2025-08-18
Physical address
No address flags
Federal OOS / safety action
None on file
MCS-150 self-report
2026-05-14
Insurance lapse history
1 lapse(s) most recent 2019-07-25
Last compliance review
None on file

Inspection history (all-time)

1,167
Inspections
198
OOS inspections
1,311
Violations
278
OOS violations
12
Post-accident

Record spans 2023-05-29 → 2026-05-25.

Crash history (last 24 months)

2026-03-16 MO Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2026-02-02 GA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2026-01-17 TN 1 injuredTow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· Rain, Dark - Not Lighted, Wet
2025-12-18 VA 1 injuredTow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: YES· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2025-12-14 KY Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2025-12-02 PA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· Snow, Daylight, Snow
2025-09-05 AZ Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: YES· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Lighted, Dry
2025-06-23 TN Tow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: NO· Unknown, Dark - Lighted, Dry
2025-04-15 OH Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: YES· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2025-03-08 NM Tow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2025-03-03 MS Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2025-02-17 KY Tow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: Unknown· Snow, Dark - Not Lighted, Snow
2025-02-14 MS 1 injuredTow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Lighted, Dry
2025-01-24 PA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2025-01-16 IN 1 injuredTow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· Other, Daylight, Dry
2025-01-13 MO Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2024-10-26 CA Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Dawn, Dry
2024-10-14 TN Tow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Dusk, Dry
2024-10-02 IN Tow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2024-09-30 NM 1 injuredTow-away
Not preventable (FMCSA) · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2024-08-30 FL 1 injured
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Wet
2024-08-18 KS Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: YES· No Adverse Conditions, Dark - Not Lighted, Dry
2024-07-03 KY Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2024-06-26 AL Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: NO· No Adverse Conditions, Daylight, Dry
2024-06-16 AZ Tow-away
Preventable · Driver cited: UNKNOWN· Dark - Not Lighted, Dry

Violation pattern (all-time, by area)

Area (49 CFR part) Violations Out of service Most recent
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393
414 153 2026-05-06
Unsafe driving 392
385 11 2026-05-06
Hours of service 395
122 25 2026-05-05
Vehicle inspection & repair 396
61 20 2026-04-30
Driver qualifications 391
19 10 2026-04-05
CDL standards 383
12 11 2025-04-28
General safety regulations 390
11 0 2025-12-26
Hazardous materials (HMR) 172
2 0 2025-03-19
Financial responsibility (insurance) 387
2 0 2023-12-18
Hazardous materials (HMR) 171
1 0 2023-07-12
Operating authority / leasing 376
1 0 2024-02-25

Recent violations (last 24 months, worst first)

Date Category Violation OOS
2026-04-21 Hours-of-Service Compliance HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal State or local official
2026-04-21 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign l
2026-04-21 Vehicle Maintenance Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
2026-04-20 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS
2026-04-20 Hours-of-Service Compliance HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
2026-04-20 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Lamps improper color height location.
2026-04-20 Vehicle Maintenance Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
2026-04-20 Vehicle Maintenance Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
2026-04-20 Vehicle Maintenance Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
2026-04-20 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
2026-04-17 Unsafe Driving Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
2026-04-17 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
2026-04-15 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS
2026-04-15 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS
2026-04-14 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS
2026-04-14 Vehicle Maintenance Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
2026-04-13 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-04-10 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS
2026-04-09 Vehicle Maintenance Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS
2026-04-09 Vehicle Maintenance Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. OOS
2026-04-09 Vehicle Maintenance No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
2026-04-09 Vehicle Maintenance Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2026-04-08 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-04-07 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-04-07 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
2026-04-07 Controlled Substances/​Alcohol Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol or be under the influence of alcohol within 4 hours before going on duty or o OOS
2026-04-05 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-04-05 Driver Fitness Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance M OOS
2026-04-05 Vehicle Maintenance Inoperable Required Lamp OOS
2026-04-03 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-04-01 Vehicle Maintenance Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans OOS
2026-03-31 Unsafe Driving Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
2026-03-31 Hours-of-Service Compliance HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS
2026-03-31 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Lamps improper color height location.
2026-03-31 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-03-31 Vehicle Maintenance Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after Jul
2026-03-31 Vehicle Maintenance Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
2026-03-29 Vehicle Maintenance Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
2026-03-26 Unsafe Driving Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
2026-03-26 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign l
2026-03-25 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-03-25 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign l
2026-03-23 Vehicle Maintenance Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS
2026-03-23 Vehicle Maintenance Fuel - Dripping leak. OOS
2026-03-23 Vehicle Maintenance Hubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS
2026-03-19 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-03-19 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
2026-03-18 Unsafe Driving State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
2026-03-18 Vehicle Maintenance Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
2026-03-18 Hours-of-Service Compliance HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS

Recent inspections (with violations, newest first)

Showing the 25 most-recent inspections that had violations. Clean inspections aren't listed here — they're counted in the all-time inspection totals above.

2026-05-06 OH · Level 3 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLTL
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLED
2026-05-06 TN · Level 2 1 viol· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A3-TAOL OOS
2026-05-06 KY · Level 3 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLL
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLSR
2026-05-05 OH · Level 3 3 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLIRP
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLML
Unsafe driving 392 16-D
2026-05-05 CA · Level 2 2 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Hours of service 395 24D-ELDPT
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPD OOS
2026-05-05 CA · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEWA1
2026-05-04 AZ · Level 3 2 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS
2026-05-03 MT · Level 3 1 viol· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-LCDLR OOS
2026-05-03 AR · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEWA2
2026-05-01 AZ · Level 2 3 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11A1-CSURR
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 110B3-C OOS
Unsafe driving 392 16-D
2026-04-30 MT · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2SLSCR
2026-04-30 ID · Level 1 3 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle inspection & repair 396 5B-L
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45D-B
Vehicle inspection & repair 396 17C-PI
2026-04-29 TX · Level 2 2 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 75A3 OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 95F
2026-04-29 MI · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLL
2026-04-28 NY · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLIFTA
2026-04-25 CA · Level 2 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLED
2026-04-25 CA · Level 2 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLEWA1
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLED
2026-04-24 TX · Level 2 4 viols· 2 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 47E
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 53B
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 207B OOS
Hours of service 395 8E OOS
2026-04-23 NE · Level 3 1 viol· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS
2026-04-22 IL · Level 3 1 violPost-accident
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2DL OOS
2026-04-22 CO · Level 1 2 viols
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45D-B
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 47E
2026-04-21 PA · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLTCD
2026-04-21 AZ · Level 2 3 viols· 1 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Unsafe driving 392 2-SLLSIV
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 60D
2026-04-21 SD · Level 3 1 viol
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Hours of service 395 11G-HOSDFPSD
2026-04-20 CO · Level 1 9 viols· 3 OOS
Area (part) Section OOS Citation
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45D-B
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 45C-BSG
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 9A-LSLIWR OOS
Vehicle inspection & repair 396 5B-L
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 11A1-LCHL
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPD
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPD
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS
Hours of service 395 8E-HOSPDELDT OOS

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