LINN OWEN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1948447 • 2495 E HWY 190, SAN SABA, TX, 76877
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-703398 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 24, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6508920 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2021 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP51620I | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2010 | Jan 8, 2021 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6508920 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WRPT2040181 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP51620I | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2010 | Dec 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6508920 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6508920 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | REDPOINT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | WRPT2040181 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP51620I | CARGO | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP51620I | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2020 | Dec 1, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC703398 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2021 |
| MC703398 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 12, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (64 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:11A1-CSURR | 11A1-CSURR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:81-H | 81-H | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:60D | 60D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-CSLRR | 11A1-CSLRR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9D2-FTF | 9D2-FTF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (55 inspections)
Showing 50 of 55
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASCO TWP | NORTH SHORE | ...393124 | LINN OWEN TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 3, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPLE | NW 9800 H K DODGEN LOOP | ...809570 | LINN OWEN TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JAY | ISTH 90 | ...488618 | LINN OWEN TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records