DFW AQUARIUM SUPPLIES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DFW AQUARIUM SUPPLIES INC (USDOT 1594719) 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 Officer(s): BRIAN ERVIN (Company officer); BRIAN ERVIN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1594719/ As of: Jul 18, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 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
DFW AQUARIUM SUPPLIES INC is a motor carrier based in ARLINGTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1594719. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 35 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
DFW AQUARIUM SUPPLIES INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Arlington, TX. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (4) and OK (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (32.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Hino, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 24 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 2.32 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.39 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 3.11 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.03 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88043139 | Jun 4, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8D2-HOSF | No |
| 87031674 | Feb 11, 2026 | KS | 3 | KS |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 395.8D11-HOSF, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87015174 | Feb 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | FAYETTEVILLE AR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87026872 | Feb 10, 2026 | AR | 3 | TEXARKANA AR |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Yes |
| 86946898 | Feb 3, 2026 | OK | 1 | LOVE PORT ENTRY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.78, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 86876096 | Jan 22, 2026 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86751271 | Jan 8, 2026 | WY | 2 | CHEYENNE I80 PORT OF ENTRY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86443499 | Nov 26, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s-#24-w |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86128510 | Oct 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | KANSAS CITY MO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85810025 | Sep 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | PLATTE CITY MO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85604404 | Aug 26, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 395.8A | No |
| 84392978 | Apr 10, 2025 | OK | 2 | C.R. EW 17 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83777213 | Feb 4, 2025 | OK | 1 | LOVE COUNTY POE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | No |
| 83298563 | Dec 3, 2024 | OK | 1 | COLBERT SCALES ON US69 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 82778573 | Sep 26, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s,-#24w |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82161081 | Jul 19, 2024 | AR | 3 | WHEATLEY AR |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81829239 | Jun 7, 2024 | KS | 3 | ks-johnson-county---091 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81623860 | May 15, 2024 | MO | 2 | NEWBURG MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81147565 | Mar 14, 2024 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.34C, 395.24 | Yes |
| 81121636 | Mar 14, 2024 | IN | 3 | STRAUGHN IN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81026922 | Mar 5, 2024 | OK | 1 | ok-us-69-/-90th-st-n |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80822334 | Feb 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.24 | No |
| 80877204 | Feb 8, 2024 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.24 | Yes |
| 80508995 | Dec 29, 2023 | LA | 1 | FIXED |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80344588 | Dec 7, 2023 | IA | 1 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK
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Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0223058526 | Oct 26, 2023 | NE | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 2 | 2 |
| FAYETTEVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TEXARKANA AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| WHEATLEY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| STRAUGHN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| KANSAS TURNPIKE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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