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AVANT TRANSPORT INC

DOT 594762MC 319792ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateCherokee Insurance CompanyHAMPTON, AR

COMPANY

Authority since
2025-06-30
MCS-150
2026-02-04 · 2,468,063 mi (2025)
Fleet
57 units · 94 trailers · 33 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
2,468,063 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
German 27%

ADDRESS

Physical
1778 EAST US 278 HWY
HAMPTON, AR 71744
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8707982000
Email
melissa@avanttransport.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MELISSA AVANT
Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
17
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal / CokeChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: SAND ROCK GRAVEL
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
14 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Cherokee Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 5 strengths
OOS RATE
5.6%
7 / 125 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

1 risk factor · 5 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
116 crashes · 7 fatal · 50 with injuries · 110 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
94% — 118 clean of 125 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
5.6% — driver OOS 3, vehicle OOS 4

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
6 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-02-04

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

7 fatal crashes — most recent 3 yr ago
Low OOS rate 6% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (1.8 per 100 trucks/yr)
94% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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