GOOD NEWS CARRIER INC
USDOT 1199172 • 21535 HENRYS BLUSH DR, TOMBALL, TX, 77377
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-477949 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0186597001 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT778608-5008-081 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2008 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0186597001 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2021 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0186597001 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2021 | Apr 13, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT778608001 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT778608001 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT778608-5008-081 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2008 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC025193 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | APAGAL-797-285M-05 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC025193 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C331922 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2006 | Feb 7, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C331922 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2006 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC017178 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2006 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C310414 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2005 | Feb 7, 2006 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010866 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2005 | Mar 24, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC010866 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2005 | Jan 20, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C310061 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 7, 2005 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC005774 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2004 | Apr 20, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC005774 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 20, 2004 |
| AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC005774 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 20, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0186597001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0186597001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2025 | Apr 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0186597001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778608001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2022 | Jan 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778608001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778608-5008-081 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778608-5008-081 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC025193 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2008 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | APAGAL-797-285M-05 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2008 | Jan 20, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C331922 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2007 | Feb 7, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC025193 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC017178 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C331922 | CARGO | Jan 20, 2007 | Jan 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C310414 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2006 | Feb 7, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010866 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2006 | Jan 20, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC010866 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2005 | Mar 24, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C310061 | CARGO | Feb 7, 2005 | Feb 7, 2005 |
| CANCEL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC005774 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2005 | Jan 20, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC005774 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2004 | Apr 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AEQUICAP INSURANCE COMPANY | TC005774 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 20, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-477949 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2025 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2025 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2008 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2007 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2007 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2006 |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2006 |
| MC477949 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 12, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC477949 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2005 |
| MC477949 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2004 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2005 |
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
9 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer 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:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 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 (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 95 | ...798704 | GOOD NEWS CARRIER INC |
| Jun 1, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 (SR-93) | ...104173 | GOOD NEWS CARRIER INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records