CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY
USDOT 194390 • 8585 N STEMMONS FWY, DALLAS, TX, 75247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
48 states • 740 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from latest 100 of 740 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSOA | 2-SLLSOA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834A | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.25A | Failed to meet overpack conditions | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (740 inspections)
Showing 50 of 740
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.66 E POWELL BUTTE | HWY 126 .15 E YATES RD | ...424121 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Nov 11, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORRIS | BEDFORD RD | ...428313 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Jan 22, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | SW 29TH ST | ...240640 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Dec 27, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TYLER | S 9700 BROADWAY AVE | ...286666 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Sep 11, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...418062 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANAHEIM | 33.839647/-117.876215 | ...424123 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Apr 15, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAYTON | 42 | ...240637 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Jan 5, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA TWP | ORCHARD RD | ...240443 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Oct 10, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHERRY HILL TWP | NJ 70 | ...179790 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Jan 23, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN CITY | ROUTE 0062 N | ...424619 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Nov 2, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL RANDOLPH | CR-87 | ...KX6217 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Oct 1, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLLTON | N 1800 NOT REPORTED | ...249796 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Jan 5, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | N WILKESBORO | 421 | ...HN9005 | CONTINENTAL BATTERY COMPANY |
| Jan 22, 2020 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2008 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records