CLEAR SPRING INC
USDOT 1008201 • 858 VESTER ROAD, COLUMBIA, KY, 42728
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-501941 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 9, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT183887001 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP58234A | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2008 | Nov 16, 2013 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 183887001 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000210 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2015 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000210 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2015 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS038531 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS038531 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2014 | Apr 28, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS038531 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2014 | May 19, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS025889 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP58234A | REPLACED | Jun 14, 2012 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP58234A | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2008 | Jun 14, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN510383 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN510383 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2006 | Nov 13, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN510383 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN510383 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2006 | Nov 13, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C327178 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2005 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 476673 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2005 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C312054 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2004 | Oct 12, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448452 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2004 | Oct 12, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT183887001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 183887001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000210 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000210 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS038531 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS038531 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS038531 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2015 | Apr 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS025889 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2014 | Oct 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP58234A | CARGO | Nov 16, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP58234A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP58234A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN510383 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2008 | Nov 13, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN510383 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2008 | Nov 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN510383 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2008 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN510383 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2008 | Oct 12, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C327178 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 476673 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448452 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2005 | Oct 12, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C312054 | CARGO | Oct 12, 2005 | Oct 12, 2005 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC501941 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2015 |
| MC501941 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 |
| MC501941 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2014 |
| MC501941 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2006 |
| MC501941 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2005 |
| MC501941 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:106C1-C | 106C1-C | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(i) | Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHAMPAIGN CITY TWP | I-57 | ...183457 | CLEAR SPRING INC |
| Jan 5, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...454634 | CLEAR SPRING INC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOMERSET | KY0080 | ...306505 | CLEAR SPRING INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(JOHNSON COUNTY) | I40 | ...183457 | CLEAR SPRING INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...209109 | CLEAR SPRING INC |
| Mar 11, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2007 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events