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BASIL Y PURNELL

DOT 666062
MC 312956
Entity Carrier
405 A STREET, WYNNE, AR 72396 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
666062
ACTIVE

Overview

BASIL Y PURNELL is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Aug 2025, based in Wynne, Arkansas. It operates a fleet of 2 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
100%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
50%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedAug 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 50
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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5 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

3
Inspections, 24 mo
13
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-29
395.8K2-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-07-29
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-07-29
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-02-12
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-02-12
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-02-12
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-01-15
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 1)
2026-01-15
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-01-15
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-01-15
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-01-15
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-01-15
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL — License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-01-15
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units2
Drivers2
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-312956

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BASIL Y PURNELL authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 666062 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does BASIL Y PURNELL carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is BASIL Y PURNELL's safety rating?
BASIL Y PURNELL does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 100% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does BASIL Y PURNELL operate?
It runs 2 power units with 2 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
405 A STREET
WYNNE, AR 72396
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