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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 486924 · MC246474 · EIN 75-2400419 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3818 IRVING BLVD BLDG 2, DALLAS, TX, 75247-5900
(214) 688-6900 · Cindy Prater
85
Low risk
Risk factors
9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
76 / 68
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
195 / 704
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT28344A · eff 09/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance541 pts
Unsafe Driving120 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance57 pts
Other42 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 118 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 114 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 27 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 |
Most inspected states
TX49
MS33
LA26
GA19
AL16
SC13
TN10
NC6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.39 | 1.26 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.69 | 3.87 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 9 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 63% · Speeding 18% · Seat belt 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 49% · Log / ELD device 28% · Other 21% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 56% (14 OOS) · Brakes 17% (7 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 24 inspections, 13 violations, 0 OOS, 15 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 31%
395.24 ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.165).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 31%
393.9A-LHLI, 392.22B-DFPWD, 393.78A-WS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.768).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR, 392.22A-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.043).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×2
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 3 | ✓ | |
| 10/27/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 08/14/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2025 | SHELBY, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/21/2025 | SUWANEE, GA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 05/02/2025 | CLEAR CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2024 | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/14/2024 | FORT WORTH, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/05/2024 | CANTON, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 92 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer43 truck
Company profile
Officer
Cindy Prater
Annual mileage
7.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
68
Registered since
1992-06-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 52 carriers
Shares identifiers with 52 carriers (52 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM TRANSPORT LLC | 2386416 | 6 VINs | strong |
| AJG TRANSPORT LLC | 2996436 | 5 VINs | strong |
| HIRSCHBACH MOTOR LINES LLC | 65769 | 5 VINs | strong |
| DEDICATED LOGISTICS LLC | 1004540 | 4 VINs | strong |
| RPM EXPEDITE USA LLC | 3066446 | 4 VINs | strong |
| MOS LOGISTICS LLC | 3306577 | 3 VINs | strong |
| RYPE LOGISTICS LLC | 3531655 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SCORPIO WAY INC | 4278089 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.5M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT28344A
09/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT28344A
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00012601
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FNCAP00012600
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CVP 2030023-00
08/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)
08/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)
03/28/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200095
03/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200095
03/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92609A
02/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy LLI1110900
04/05/2012 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/05/2013)
04/02/2012 — Insurance name changed — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1110900
04/02/2012 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92609A
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP92609A
03/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TPN-000012-D
02/29/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2012)
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