DBA: DESIGN TRANSPORTATION

DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

DOT 486924 MC 246474 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
352 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 14.77% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.44% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
76 units

Drivers: 68

Trailers: 203 (203 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

3818 IRVING BLVD, DALLAS, TX, 75247-5900

Phone Number

(214) 688-6900

Mailing Address

PO BOX 560686, DALLAS, TX, 75356-0686

Cell Phone

(214) 244-8708

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(214) 688-6981

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

Inactive
27 yrs, 3 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-08-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-08-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-12-05 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2012-04-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2012-02-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-08-17 CANCELLED AND REISSUED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-08-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2003-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2003-04-23 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1999-07-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-10-04 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-04-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1994-09-20 CANCELLED AND REISSUED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1992-01-03 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC246474 2012-04-02
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC246474 2011-12-27
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC246474 1999-04-29

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-09-01 BIPD/Primary GRT28344A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2023-09-01 BIPD/Primary FNCAP00012601 $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-09-01 BIPD/Primary FNCAP00012600 $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary CVP 2030023-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2022-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-03-01 BIPD HMB200095 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-03-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-04-02 SURETY LLI1110900 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY 2014-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary GWP92609A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2017-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary TPN-000012-D $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2012-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-01 CARGO TPN-000012-C $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-03-01 BIPD/Primary TPN-000012-B $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-01 BIPD/Primary TPN-000012-A $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 CARGO TPN-000012-A $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 CARGO TPN-000012 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2008-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-20 BIPD/Primary 1080513382 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2007-03-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-03-01 CARGO 1080513396 $750,000 AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF … 2006-03-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-09-01 CARGO GWP24376A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2005-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-01 BIPD/Primary 1080507744 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2005-08-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-05-09 SURETY 1110900 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY 2012-04-02 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2002-03-01 BIPD/Primary 709940 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2004-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-05-09 SURETY LLI1110900 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY 2002-08-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-03-01 BIPD/Primary REL 320 332 $750,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 2002-03-06 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.77%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

352 inspections · 52 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.44%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

45 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 352 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 276

FMCSA Inspection Records (352 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

I036AI0018

1 viol.
Level 3 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 14, 2026

LAODS00443

1 viol.
Level 2 LA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 9, 2026

V262483762

Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 7, 2026

V262454242

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX ITNL 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 3, 2026

LASHS01308

Level 3 LA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 2, 2026

1426000795

1 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 28, 2026

3003011162

Level 3 MS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 25, 2026

V262437452

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 23, 2026

I3A0833281

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 19, 2026

6606172868

1 viol.
Level 2 MS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 19, 2026

6606172868

1 viol.
Level 2 MS 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 12, 2026

V262384903

1 viol.
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 3, 2026

V262408209

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 1, 2026

V262276437

Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 30, 2026

V262395998

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

352

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

352

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (276 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 4, 2025

TX • TX7AHDHQE19O

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Oct 27, 2025

GA • GA0010109104

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2025

GA • GA0010007499

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2025

NC • NC0108182188

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 21, 2025

GA • GA0009907071

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2025

OH • OH0255085444

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2024

NC • NC0107971102

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 14, 2024

TX • TX70JAHQE185

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2024

TX • TX70CDHQE1SZ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jul 9, 2024

IL • ILX003486559

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 30, 2024

KY • KY0073036555

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2024

LA • LA2024043451

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 15, 2024

TX • TX6TUCHQE1VW

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2024

GA • GA0009369009

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2024

TN • TN0400045750

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

21

Injury Crashes

164

Total Crashes

276

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

109

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 25
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 76
OOS: 33

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

352
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

76
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

76

49 owned

Trailers

203

203 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

68

CDL Drivers: 68
Interstate: 68
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

45

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 4.44%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 66
Interstate (<100 mi): 2
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

76

Power Units

76

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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