THE ARMS TRUCKING CO
76-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in E Claridon, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 211147
- MC
- MC155112
- Based
- E Claridon, OH
- Contact
- 8003621343 · howard@armstrucking.com
What this carrier is
THE ARMS TRUCKING CO is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in E Claridon, OH. Operating footprint: 76 power units, 53 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC155112 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, and refrigerated food. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Feb 28, 2011).
Fleet composition on file: 19 owned trucks, 35 owned tractors, 82 owned trailers, 7 term-leased tractors, 24 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 239 motor carriers operating 76 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 292.9% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 144 | 49.17 | 292.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 | 15.57 | 64.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.99 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 87.24 | 72.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 76-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 211147: 135 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 9, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 127 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 |
| Total violations | 180 (15 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 8 reportable crashes , 8 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 6, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (106 trailers against 42 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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
- Grade A (strong) against 239 peer carriers operating 76 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 83 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (10 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 180 violations, 8 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 292.9% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running local lanes with 76 power units on file.
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