CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC, DOT #637896 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your driver was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Kansas on September 21.
Your MCS-150 lists 14 trucks and 10 drivers.
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CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in BILLINGS, Missouri (USDOT #637896). As of November 7, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 57/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 4 recent inspection(s) and 8 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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57/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 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.
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 21, 2026, Kansas. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 14, 2025, Kansas. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC312375, motor property common carrier authority, granted on December 8, 1999.
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC: BILLINGS, Missouri Trucking Company
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC is a small fleet operating out of BILLINGS, Missouri with USDOT number 637896. The company operates 14 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, CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 57/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC has undergone 4 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. 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 CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC carries 8 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 21, 2026. Across 4 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation 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 57/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC: 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. 57 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Missouri Trucking Compliance: BILLINGS Area Carriers
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 07). 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
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Property;Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 10 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: 162,842 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, 5 tractors, 6 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 5 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.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 6 crash events involving CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 5 resulted in a tow-away. 6 events meet 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: MO 13, BRANSON WEST, MO on March 24, 2026.
How CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 4 recorded inspections, CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above 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: CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | KS | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-14 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-02 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2023-11-27 | MO | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC
What is CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT #637896) 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 57/100 (Elevated Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC operates 14 power unit(s) and 10 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC based?
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in BILLINGS, Missouri, under USDOT number 637896.
What is CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 4 recent DOT inspection(s) and 8 recorded violation(s) for CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT #637896), 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 CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC scores 57/100 (Elevated 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 CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INC 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: November 7, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile