NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC
DBA NATURAL STATE CARRIERS · Searcy, AR · MC 312596
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 673410 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | NATURAL STATE CARRIERS |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 312596 |
| Reported physical address | 135 JOHNSTON RD, SEARCY, AR, 72143, US |
| Reported business phone | (501) 278-9910 |
| Reported power units | 25 |
| Reported drivers | 23 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Company officers (as filed) | James S Thompson |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Nov 04, 2010 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 40 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.5% (3 of 40) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% (2 of 12) |
| Violations | 34 across 18 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 8 |
| Crashes | 3 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 1 / 3 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 1 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit539530B1ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.339360DWindshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance239522GELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.239617CPIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 2 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Liquids and gases
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jan 22, 1997
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Oct 14, 2025
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312596 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312596 | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Feb 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | A0268412001 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC312596 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
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Shared contact details
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