OATS INC
709-unit passenger carrier based in Columbia, MO. Not in the SMS peer-cohort grading system, but has 95 roadside inspections on file.
- USDOT
- 169302
- MC
- MC301848
- Based
- Columbia, MO
- Contact
- 5734434516 · www.oatstransit.org
What this carrier is
With 709 power units and 471 drivers on file, OATS INC is an enterprise-fleet passenger carrier operating out of Columbia, MO. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC301848 authority. FMCSA lists Passengers as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 19, 2006).
For shippers and brokers: limited SMS visibility means the peer-cohort grade is not available, but the raw inspection and violation record below is usable as a direct-read baseline.
At a glance
Safety record
Not in the FMCSA SMS peer-cohort grading system. SMS letter grades require a minimum inspection volume within the 24-month SMS window; carriers below that threshold remain in the public record but are not scored.
Raw public record available: 95 roadside inspections over the last three years , most recent Mar 25, 2026 in MO . 24 reportable crashes on file .
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 169302: 95 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 25, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 |
| Total violations | 29 (13 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 24 reportable crashes , 15 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 2, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a passenger carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at an enterprise fleet scale, with passengers on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Limited SMS visibility: 2 of 6 BASICs have data in the 24-month window.
- 95 roadside inspections recorded in the last three years, most recent in MO on Mar 25, 2026.
- 24 reportable crashes on file.
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet passenger carrier running local lanes with 709 power units on file.
- FMCSA cargo classification on file: passengers.
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