ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC, DOT #438676 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
2 of your 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Massachusetts on January 24.
Your latest, Rhode Island on July 14, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 31 trucks and 31 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (USDOT #438676). As of October 23, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 68/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 8 recent inspection(s) and 14 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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68/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 14, 2026, Rhode Island. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 13, 2026, Massachusetts. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- June 10, 2026, Rhode Island. No violations.
- Jan. 24, 2026, Massachusetts. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11), and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- Dec. 3, 2025, Rhode Island. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Jan. 6, 2025, Massachusetts. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC: PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island Trucking Company
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is a mid-size fleet operating out of PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island with USDOT number 438676. The company operates 31 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 68/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC has undergone 8 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.5%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 25%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC carries 14 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 14, 2026. Across 8 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 68/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 68 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Rhode Island Trucking Compliance: PAWTUCKET Area Carriers
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC falls under the Eastern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 01). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
Business organization type: Corporation.
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 31 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 297,401 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 9 straight trucks, 4 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 2 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Tools Pipes. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: DAY HILL RD, WINDSOR, CT on July 9, 2021.
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Rhode Island (4), Massachusetts (4). The concentration in Rhode Island is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 8 recorded inspections, ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 25.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | RI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-13 | MA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-10 | RI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-24 | MA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-03 | RI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-06 | MA | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-04-05 | RI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2023-12-11 | MA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC
What is ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC (USDOT #438676) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 68/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC operates 31 power unit(s) and 31 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC based?
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island, under USDOT number 438676.
What is ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 8 recent DOT inspection(s) and 14 recorded violation(s) for ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC (USDOT #438676), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC scores 68/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like ARDEN ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 23, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile