National Carriers INC
Liberal, KS
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
673
Power Units
586
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NATIONAL CARRIERS INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in LIBERAL, KS, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, National Carriers INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 0 | 671 | 0 | 671 |
| Trailers | 287 | 1,083 | 0 | 1,370 |
Authorized Cargo Types
National Carriers INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 586
MCS-150 Mileage: 59,793,688 miles (2025)
Driver Information
586
Total Drivers
586
CDL Drivers
586
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NATIONAL CARRIERS INC
1,214 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Util, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 681 SEMI-TRAILER, 529 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is in line with industry average (~6%). Some inspections found brake, tire, or HOS issues — normal range. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 681 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 529 | 44% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 0% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 357 | 36% |
| Util | 162 | 16% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 138 | 14% |
| Utility | 84 | 9% |
| Utility Tr | 67 | 7% |
| Freightliner | 64 | 6% |
| Peterbilt | 25 | 3% |
| Wilx | 24 | 2% |
| Wilson | 15 | 2% |
| Wilson Tra | 11 | 1% |
| Brewer Uti | 9 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 6 | 1% |
| Vanr | 5 | 1% |
| Dm Utility | 3 | 0% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 3 | 0% |
| Van Guard | 3 | 0% |
| Cimc Vehic | 3 | 0% |
| Internatio | 2 | 0% |
| Wils | 2 | 0% |
| Kenworth M | 2 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 1,214 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 541422 | KS | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 198615 | KS | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 541542 | KS | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 235582 | KS | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 249033 | KS | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 235566 | KS | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 216616 | KS | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 235659 | KS | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 635794 | KS | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 635876 | KS | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 642019 | KS | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 244041 | AR | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 642048 | KS | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 641950 | KS | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 235492 | KS | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 243997 | KS | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 216525 | KS | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 572510 | KS | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 198659 | UK | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 568998 | KS | UTBC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: KS (1183) · UK (21) · AR (6) · NE (2) · IN (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,214)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in KS
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1,064
Inspections
24 months
728
Violations
Total found
97
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.6%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | CO | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 07/01/2026 | AR | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/28/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/27/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/27/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | KS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/26/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | FL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | NV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 1,064 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$3 Million
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 91X | 42UMO30335002 | $3 Million | 09/01/2018 |
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TRK 9308139 | $1 Million | 09/01/2004 |
| Cargo | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | 012944965 | Self-Insured / N/A | 09/01/2010 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-641-004 190-06 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-641-004190-01 | 12/01/1995 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9308139-00 | 12/31/2002 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897563 | 12/31/2000 | 12/31/2001 | CANCEL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CA00200399 | 12/01/1999 | 12/31/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1 641 004190 02 | 12/01/1995 | 12/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00209645 | 12/01/1999 | 12/01/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | LRB9560992 | 12/01/1992 | 12/01/1995 | CANCEL | |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 621 666 00 | 12/01/1992 | 12/01/1995 | CANCEL | |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CMS102148 | 09/15/2011 | 10/31/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | RN4583598 | 10/25/1988 | 10/25/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9308139-02 | 09/01/2004 | 10/06/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CMS102148 | 09/15/2011 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM8934909 | 10/01/2008 | 10/01/2011 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 5841802 | 10/25/1995 | 10/01/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | CMS0102431 | 10/01/2013 | 09/17/2016 | CANCEL | |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | LPM8934909 | 10/01/2008 | 09/15/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012944580 | 09/01/2009 | 09/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 6083149 | 09/01/2008 | 09/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4504581 | 09/01/2007 | 09/01/2008 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
39
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
13
Injuries
38
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | MO | KEARNEY, MO | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/05/2026 | AZ | GILA BEND, AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/01/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/30/2026 | IL | ROMEOVILLE, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/27/2026 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 0 | 4 | Yes |
| 03/09/2026 | OK | DAVIS, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/08/2026 | AL | DOTHAN, AL | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/27/2026 | TX | CORSICANA, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/24/2026 | KS | LIBERAL, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/09/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/07/2025 | AL | RURAL MACON, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/22/2025 | IN | CAMBRIDGE CITY, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/19/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/07/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/29/2025 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 0 | 2 | No |
| 09/09/2025 | TX | LIVINGSTON, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/03/2025 | KS | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/09/2025 | KS | COOLIDGE, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/17/2025 | IL | Mt Vernon Twp, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/13/2025 | KS | LIBERAL, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/11/2025 | FL | RONALD REAGAN PKWY/HWY 17, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/19/2025 | KS | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/27/2025 | AL | RURAL PIKE, AL | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/04/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/06/2025 | GA | FAIRBURN, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 39 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NATIONAL CARRIERS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NATIONAL CARRIERS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is NATIONAL CARRIERS INC's authority currently active?
NATIONAL CARRIERS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NATIONAL CARRIERS INC been in business?
NATIONAL CARRIERS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is NATIONAL CARRIERS INC located?
NATIONAL CARRIERS INC is physically located at 945 JOHN JACOBSON DRIVE, LIBERAL, KS 67901.
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How does a fleet like NATIONAL CARRIERS INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in KS?
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Roadside Inspection History 1,064 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NATIONAL CARRIERS INC has been inspected 1,064 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KS, TN, TX. Out of these, 85 inspections (about 8%) 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-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 29 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-04 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-01 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-28 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | FL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | NV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-15 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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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.
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