SOUTHWESTERN COACHES INC
DBA: ARROW TRAILWAYS OF TEXAS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 145 days Jul 4, 1994 → Nov 26, 1994
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHWESTERN COACHES INC (USDOT 116900) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): TIMOTHY L. HANCOCK (Company officer); SUZAN GAUZE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 145 days — Jul 4, 1994 → Nov 26, 1994 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/116900/ As of: Jul 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331357 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 10, 2020
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC085526ACTIVE
Inspections (24 months)
All 1 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SOUTHWESTERN COACHES INC is a corporation based in KILLEEN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 116900. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 10 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SOUTHWESTERN COACHES INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 33 years on FMCSA's records, based in Killeen, TX. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in US (1 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.11A1-LLPL (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,357 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 4, 1994 to Nov 26, 1994 (145 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Ford | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84552993 | May 1, 2025 | US | 5 | — |
FORD PASSENGER VAN
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4 | 393.95K-EE, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| TX4MSAHQE10E | May 14, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4LXBHQE11M | Apr 23, 2016 | TX | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4BNEHQE1EZ | Mar 13, 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX37FGHQE1TQ | Apr 9, 2011 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245501401X | May 31, 2009 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245495700F | Mar 26, 2009 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX245472702L | Aug 9, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2454594014 | Mar 21, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245423102T | Apr 20, 2007 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245364101T | Aug 9, 2005 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245243902F | Sep 4, 2001 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX008056326A | Mar 13, 1998 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX006232755A | Oct 23, 1996 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX0006170146 | Aug 9, 1996 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX006070401B | Mar 1, 1996 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163967 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 10, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163967 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 10, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210847 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 13, 2010 | Jul 20, 2011 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210847 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 15, 2004 | Apr 13, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210658 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 17, 2001 | Jul 15, 2004 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210658 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 5, 2001 | Apr 17, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210658 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 25, 2000 | Feb 5, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA 21 02 51 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 26, 1994 | Oct 25, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 145 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 4, 1994 to Nov 26, 1994 | ||||||
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | TA210166 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 1991 | Jul 4, 1994 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 26, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020
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Aug 17, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 10, 2020insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 20, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 13, 2010insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 26, 2010
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Dec 2, 2005
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Jul 15, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 17, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 25, 2000insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 4, 1994insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 4, 1994insurance gapCoverage gap: 145 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 26, 1994)
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Docket MC085526
common · ACTIVE · MC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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1 inspection
Full roadside inspection history
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15 reportable crashes
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How to verify SOUTHWESTERN COACHES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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