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Phone (785) 800-4519Ft Scott, KS

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 965984 · MC 538251 · 785-800-4519 · 7858004519 · Ft Scott, KS

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USDOT
USDOT965984
MC
538251
Registered
2001 · 25 yrs
Location
Ft Scott, KS
MCS-150 filed
Apr 5, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$1 Million

Stored BIPD filing

Safety rating

Conditional

FMCSA found problems to fix

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Tim Pearson is an active motor carrier based in Ft Scott, KS, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 965984 and MC 538251. Phone: (785) 800-4519. It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its MCS-150 (Apr 5, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 9 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reportable crashes.

USDOT 965984 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 5, 2001 (25 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Apr 5, 2026. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC538251 effective Mar 2, 2009 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company) took effect Jun 25, 2025, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 9 times on record, most recently on Apr 16, 2026, most often in KS.

3Power units, as filed
3Drivers, as filed
9Inspections (24 mo)
2Crashes recorded (24 mo)
262,036Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Apr 5, 2026
Registration record changed
Oct 24, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Apr 16, 2026
Latest crash recorded
Mar 19, 2026
Latest vehicle observation
Apr 16, 2026

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 965984: connected companies.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Timothy L Pearson
Legal name
Tim Pearson
Doing business as
Pearson Trucking
Organization
Individual
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
965984
Docket numbers
MC 538251 (active)
Registered
Jul 5, 2001 (25 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Apr 5, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
April 2028 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Carriers in Ft Scott, KS

USDOT registrations in Ft Scott
31
Currently active
9 (29%)
One-truck operations
23 (74%)
With for-hire authority
10 (32%)
Registered in the last 12 months
0

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 3 power units against a local average of 1.5.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
965984
Docket numbers
MC 538251
Phone
(785) 800-4519785-800-45197858004519
Fax
(660) 665-3202660-665-32026606653202
Email
mme196910@gmail.com
Officers
Timothy L Pearson
Legal name
Tim Pearson
DBA
Pearson Trucking
Address
2002 South Margrave, Ft Scott, KS 66701
Mailing address
2187 Osage Road, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Plates inspected under this USDOT
5552686 ME, 244780 KS, 5552686 ME, 86K2ZG MO, E103560 KS, 244780 TN, 244679 KS, 542796 KS, 244730 KS, PT248152 AR and 3 more below

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 965984 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractNoneNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 538251
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.91XCT9410662081$1 MillionJun 25, 2025

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryUnited Financial Casualty CompanyCA988073204Oct 30, 2024Jun 25, 2025Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryWesco Insurance CompanyWPP1054976-00Nov 14, 2012Dec 14, 2012Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01Jan 27, 2009Feb 28, 2009Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01Jan 27, 2009Feb 28, 2009Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01Sep 30, 2008Jan 27, 2009Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01Sep 30, 2008Jan 27, 2009Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01May 1, 2008Sep 30, 2008Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-01May 1, 2008Sep 30, 2008Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-00Dec 1, 2007May 1, 2008Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryStonington Insurance CompanyTOW004982-00Dec 1, 2007May 1, 2008Cancelled (CANCEL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 19 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC538251CommonInvoluntary revocationJan 26, 2009Mar 2, 2009
MC538251CommonInvoluntary revocationOct 29, 2007Dec 3, 2007

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Conditional
Rated on
Jun 10, 2008
Last review
Apr 8, 2008
Driver inspections (24 mo)
9 (2 out of service)
Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
4 (0 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Vehicle0%
Better than the 22.9% national average (dark marker)
Driver22.2%
Worse than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public3.451NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public00NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public1.762NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public6.253NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeTimesOut of service
392.2-SLLEWA120
393.9A-LFTSI20
393.9A-LRLI20
393.9A-LSLI20
383.23A2-LCDLN11
383.95A-LCDL11

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

9Inspections (24 mo)
27Violations (24 mo)
2Out of service (24 mo)
2Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
1Injury crashes
2Tow-away crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (2 records, Jun 25, 2025 to Mar 19, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (1 people were injured).

Most recent

Last inspection
Apr 16, 2026
Last crash
Mar 19, 2026

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Apr 16, 202687613429KSCherryvale KsDriver only (Level 3)1 / 00 / 0
1 violation
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1392.2-SLLEWA1 · Driver
Apr 1, 202687465560OKUS 169 / S 4090 RdWalk-around (Level 2)2 / 01 / 0
3 violations
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1392.2-SLLEWA1 · Driver
  • 392.2-SLLEWA2392.2-SLLEWA2 · Driver
  • Emergency equipment missing or insufficient393.95F · Vehicle
Mar 20, 202687341535KSKsWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 02 / 0
15 violations
  • 390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC · Vehicle
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 · Vehicle
  • 393.95A4-EEUS393.95A4-EEUS · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LCL393.9A-LCL · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LFTSI393.9A-LFTSI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LHLI393.9A-LHLI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LIL393.9A-LIL · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LRLI393.9A-LRLI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LRLI393.9A-LRLI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LSLI393.9A-LSLI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LSLI393.9A-LSLI · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LTSI393.9A-LTSI · Vehicle · Out of service
  • 393.9A-LTSIR393.9A-LTSIR · Vehicle
  • 396.17C-PI396.17C-PI · Vehicle
  • 396.3A1-F396.3A1-F · Vehicle · Out of service
Jan 14, 202686830693ARGravette ArDriver only (Level 3)2 / 10 / 0
2 violations
  • 383.95A-LCDL383.95A-LCDL · Driver · Out of service
  • 392.2SLIMPT392.2SLIMPT · Driver
Dec 18, 202586631530KSMontgomery County - 125Walk-around (Level 2)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Oct 30, 202586190588KSPaola KsDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Apr 30, 202584551527ARBella Vista ArDriver only (Level 3)0 / 00 / 0No detailed violation records available
Apr 17, 202584430099OKUS 169 / 4090 RdWalk-around (Level 2)0 / 05 / 0
5 violations
  • 393.55E-B393.55E-B · Vehicle
  • 393.60C393.60C · Vehicle
  • 393.75A1-TEPBM393.75A1-TEPBM · Vehicle
  • 393.78A-WS393.78A-WS · Vehicle
  • 393.9A-LFTSI393.9A-LFTSI · Vehicle
Nov 14, 202483190017ARBella Vista ArDriver only (Level 3)0 / 10 / 0
1 violation
  • 383.23A2-LCDLN383.23A2-LCDLN · Driver · Out of service

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Latest crashes

Latest reportable crashes
DateLocationDeathsInjuredTow-awayVehiclesConditionsHazmat releasedFMCSA recordable
Mar 19, 2026Not Reported, KS01Yes2No adverse conditions · Dry · DaylightNoYes
Jun 25, 2025Kansas City, MO00Yes2No adverse conditions · Dry · DaylightNoYes

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A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
KS · Kansas40
AR · Arkansas32
OK · Oklahoma20

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Inspections and crashes by year

Inspections and crashes by year
YearInspectionsViolationsOut of serviceCrashes
202642111
20254501
20241110

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Tractors300
Trailers300

Drivers

Total drivers
3
CDL drivers
3
Interstate, over 100 mi
3
Interstate, within 100 mi
0
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
3
Trucks
3
Buses
0
Annual miles
262,036 (2025)
Seen at inspections
6 trucks · 7 trailers

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

6Power units / trucks inspected
7Trailers inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
1TDH42224SB1870252025Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-Trailer5552686 ME3Apr 16, 20260 / 0
3HSLGAPR3KN2885672019International Ls532Truck Tractor244780 KS4Apr 16, 20263 / 1
1TDR42224SB1870252025Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-Trailer5552686 ME1Apr 1, 20260 / 0
1TDH43022GB1519162016Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-Trailer86K2ZG MO1Mar 20, 20260 / 0
1FUJA6CG92PJ023812002Freightliner ColumbiaTruck TractorE103560 KS1Mar 20, 20262 / 0
1TDH43020HB1551392017Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-Trailer244780 TN1Jan 14, 20260 / 0
3HSDZAPR0KN3376742019International Lt625Truck Tractor244679 KS1Dec 18, 20250 / 0
1T92C4329N0007003—Corn BeltSemi-Trailer542796 KS1Apr 30, 20250 / 0
3HSDZAPR6KN4860562019International Lt625Truck Tractor244730 KS1Apr 30, 20250 / 0
1TDH4302XGB1523302016Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-TrailerPT248152 AR1Apr 17, 20250 / 0
1XKWD49X0DJ3679752013Kenworth W9 SeriesTruck TractorK824766 AR1Apr 17, 20255 / 0
1TDH40020HB1551382017Timpte, Inc TimpteSemi-Trailer72M8BP MO1Nov 14, 20240 / 0
3HSDZAPR0KN3376472019International Lt625Truck Tractor07LSAM MO1Nov 14, 20241 / 1

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerInspection 6 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)

Cargo carried, as filed

Motor VehiclesDrive-Away/Tow-AwayGrain/Feed/HayDry BulkFarm Supplies

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  2. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  3. MCS-150 filing on record.
  4. Most recent reportable crash on file.
  5. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC538251) — TERM/REPL.
  6. Earliest reportable crash on file.
  7. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  8. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC538251).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Wesco Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  11. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Wesco Insurance Company (MC538251).
  12. Revocation effective: Common authority MC538251.
  13. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  14. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  15. Insurance filed: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  16. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  17. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  18. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  19. Revocation served: Common authority MC538251 (involuntary revocation).
  20. Insurance filed: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  21. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  22. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  23. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  24. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.
  25. Insurance filed: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  26. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  27. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  28. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251) — CANCEL.
  29. Revocation effective: Common authority MC538251.
  30. Insurance filed: CARGO with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  31. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Stonington Insurance Company (MC538251).
  32. Revocation served: Common authority MC538251 (involuntary revocation).
  33. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 965984.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Jul 5, 2001
Last MCS-150 update
Apr 5, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Tim Pearson an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 965984 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Tim Pearson's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 965984; docket number MC 538251.

How do I contact Tim Pearson?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (785) 800-4519; fax (660) 665-3202; email mme196910@gmail.com; address 2002 South Margrave, Ft Scott, KS 66701; mailing address 2187 Osage Road, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

What insurance does this record show for Tim Pearson?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Tim Pearson's safety rating?

Conditional, rated Jun 10, 2008.

How many trucks and drivers does Tim Pearson have?

Power units: 3; drivers: 3, as filed on its MCS-150 (Apr 5, 2026).

What does Tim Pearson haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, grain/feed/hay, dry bulk, farm supplies.

What equipment does Tim Pearson operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (6 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).

How many inspections and crashes has Tim Pearson had?

Inspections: 9; crashes recorded: 2, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Tim Pearson?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2028. The latest filing stored here is Apr 5, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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