CHRIS VARNELL is a motor carrier based in LAVACA, AR registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 985413 and MC number 419973. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2001, a span of roughly 24 years. CHRIS VARNELL reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 inspection with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CHRIS VARNELL over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CHRIS VARNELL.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 419973 | None | Active | None | 2022-12-07 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-10-17 00:00:00 |
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