Beacon Tire INC
Russellville, AR
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
45
Power Units
45
Drivers
FMCSA since 1996 (29 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BEACON TIRE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 1996. Based in Russellville, AR, they operate a fleet of 45 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Beacon Tire INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Beacon Tire INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,000,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
45
Total Drivers
16
Interstate Drivers
29
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BEACON TIRE INC
26 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 11, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Ford, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 25 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 25 | 93% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 4% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 35 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 13 | 48% |
| Ford | 11 | 41% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 4% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 4% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 4% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C117355 | AR | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| B348693 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 7532ABV | KS | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| B346376 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| C118726 | AR | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 7533ABV | KS | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| B327250 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| C115074 | AR | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| C117356 | AR | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 6312AEK | KS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 7532ABV | KS | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| C118725 | AR | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| C113989 | AR | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| F329085 | AR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| PT252756 | AR | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 597RDA | KS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Jun 2025 |
| C103409 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| C114269 | AR | Kenworth M STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2025 |
| B327246 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| B345517 | AR | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: AR (20) · KS (7)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 27)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
40
Inspections
24 months
21
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | OK | Full | 4 | 1 |
| 03/23/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/14/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | AR | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/04/2025 | AR | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/02/2025 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/21/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/06/2025 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/07/2025 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/11/2025 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 40 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
4
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
4 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | AR | RURAL(BRADLEY COUNTY), AR | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/15/2025 | AR | COVE, AR | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/06/2025 | OK | POCOLA, OK | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/20/2025 | AR | RURAL(PIKE COUNTY), AR | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BEACON TIRE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BEACON TIRE INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is BEACON TIRE INC's authority currently active?
BEACON TIRE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BEACON TIRE INC been in business?
BEACON TIRE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 1996, making their authority approximately 29 years, 8 months old.
Where is BEACON TIRE INC located?
BEACON TIRE INC is physically located at 3838 EAST MAIN STREET, RUSSELLVILLE, AR 72802.
Roadside Inspection History 40 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BEACON TIRE INC has been inspected 40 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OK, AR, KS. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 5%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTL — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-23 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-14 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-04 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-02 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-06 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-07 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-11 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-10 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-04 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-21 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-15 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-08 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-30 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-30 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BEACON TIRE INC, of which 2 (13%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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