PENMAN SERVICES LTD
USDOT 1178779 • 609 E MAIN, KNOX CITY, TX, 79529
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,178,779
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9406583513
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
455,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
609 E MAIN, KNOX CITY, TX, 79529
Mailing Address
PO BOX 597, KNOX CITY, TX, 79529
Contact
Phone: 9406583513
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 26, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-056824 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202500020079 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P100685-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2025 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU009219-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2019 | Jan 26, 2020 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU009219-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU009219-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202500020079 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100685-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2025 | Jan 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2019 | Jan 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2018 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC056824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MC056824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MC056824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2019 |
| MC056824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2018 |
| MC056824 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
14
Violations
18
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 14 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (18 violations from 14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.332 | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
21.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.29vs nat'l 1.80
-0.51 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
11 total · 18.2% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...428265 | PENMAN SERVICES LTD |
| Dec 29, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2018 | TX | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 26, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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