MKS SERVICES LLC

USDOT 1964757 • 6389 US HWY 79, PALESTINE, TX, 75801

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 revoked

Insurance:2 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,964,757

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Texas

Phone

2542034691

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

870,000

BOC-3 Agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Physical Address

6389 US HWY 79, PALESTINE, TX, 75801

Contact

Phone: 2542034691

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH

1 active Out-of-Service order

Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

HIGH

All operating authorities revoked or inactive

This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

2 active

Latest: Dec 10, 2022

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-761340	REVOKED	Apr 19, 2017	Apr 19, 2017

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BAP 4523427	ON FILE	Dec 10, 2022	Dec 28, 2024
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	IERD-01003728	ON FILE	Dec 10, 2018	Dec 10, 2021

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	OGS-IIC-CA-0000271	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2021	Dec 10, 2022
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	IERD-01003726	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2018	Dec 10, 2021
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	3761784	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2017	Dec 10, 2018
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	2305163	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2016	Dec 10, 2017
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	BIPD/Primary	7139773	CANCELLED	Dec 10, 2014	Apr 13, 2017
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	BIPD/Primary	5582836	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2013	Dec 10, 2014
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	BIPD/Primary	3023298	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2012	Dec 10, 2013
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	35179A111C	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2011	Dec 10, 2012
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	35179A100C	REPLACED	Dec 10, 2010	Dec 10, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY	BAP 4523427	BIPD/Primary	Dec 28, 2024	Dec 28, 2024
TERM/REPL	IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	OGS-IIC-CA-0000271	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2022	Dec 10, 2022
TERM/REPL	IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	IERD-01003726	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2021	Dec 10, 2021
TERM/REPL	IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY	IERD-01003728	CARGO	Dec 10, 2021	Dec 10, 2021
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	3761784	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2018	Dec 10, 2018
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	2305163	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2017	Dec 10, 2017
CANCEL	COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	7139773	BIPD/Primary	Apr 13, 2017	Apr 13, 2017
TERM/REPL	COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	5582836	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2014	Dec 10, 2014
TERM/REPL	COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE	3023298	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2013	Dec 10, 2013
TERM/REPL	TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	35179A111C	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2012	Dec 10, 2012
TERM/REPL	TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	35179A100C	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2011	Dec 10, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-761340	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC761340	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	May 23, 2017	—	Unknown
MC761340	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Oct 7, 2011	REVOKED	Apr 19, 2017

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS Date	Reason	Status	Rescinded
Jun 8, 2010	New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact	ACTIVE	Jul 12, 2010

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

N/A

Unsafe Driving

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

101

19 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

34.6%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 26 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (101 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 26 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	7	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	7	3	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	7	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	6	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	6	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	6	6	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	4	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	3	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)	Vehicle marking requirements	3	0	3	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28	Wiring - improper/inadequate	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)	Power steering violations	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPC	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TC	Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)	Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i)	Coupling devices defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii)	Coupling devices defective	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)	Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)	Operating without proper operating authority	1	1	8	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205(c)	Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(1)	Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(a)	Cargo securement - general failure	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)	Warning flags on projecting loads missing	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

34.6%vs nat'l 23.4%

+11.2 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

3.88vs nat'l 1.80

+2.08 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 16, 2026	87315527	US-59 TENEHA	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.45DLPC	No
Feb 4, 2026	86996255	6389 US79 SB	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9	No
Aug 22, 2025	85598793	US79	TX	Level 2	NUTT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 21, 2025	84804050	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	7	393.48A, 393.75A3, 393.78	Yes
May 12, 2025	84655953	FM2644 AT US277	TX	Level 2	DRAG SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75A1, 393.78	No
Jul 3, 2024	82063978	170 FM2644	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.75(a)(4), 393.9(a)	No
Jun 27, 2024	82038012	Roadside	TX	Level 1	DRAG SEMI-TRAILER	16	393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11	Yes
Jun 27, 2024	82037777	SH 85/FM 1582	TX	Level 1	TANK SEMI-TRAILER	21	393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11	Yes
Jun 14, 2024	81892929	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9(a)	No
Jun 12, 2024	81879869	SH 155	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 25, 2024	81510862	Roadside	TX	Level 1	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	16	392.2, 393.47(e), 393.28	Yes
Apr 7, 2024	81331296	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	390.21(a), 392.9(a)	Yes
Mar 29, 2024	81269968	SH 43	TX	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.205(c), 393.43(d), 392.2	Yes
Mar 20, 2024	81166297	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	5	392.9(a)(1), 393.209(e), 393.75(a)(3)	Yes
Mar 7, 2024	81078868	Roadside	TX	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	4	390.21(a), 393.28, 393.45	No
Oct 18, 2023	79986217	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3)	Yes
Oct 8, 2023	79878103	34 FM2644	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 2, 2023	79622589	34 FM2644	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.100(a), 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1)	Yes
Aug 28, 2023	79587162	FM2644	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 27, 2023	79040238	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 29, 2023	78801577	FM 2644 EB, MP 398	TX	Level 2	DRAG SEMI-TRAILER	4	390.21(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.55(d)(3)	No
May 8, 2023	78612040	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.78	No
May 2, 2023	78562295	IH-0035 IN LA SALLE CO. (38-82	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.87(a)	No
Apr 29, 2023	78547325	SH 85 MM 426	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.11, 393.209(e), 393.78	No
Apr 23, 2023	78445601	SH85 MM 426	TX	Level 3	DESP OTHER	3	392.2, 396.17(c)	No
Apr 19, 2023	78444742	SH85	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 36.4% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

34 FM26442 · 1 OOS

IH-0035 IN LA SALLE CO. (38-821

SH 1551

SH 431 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance88 · 17 OOS

Unsafe Driving9 · 1 OOS

General/Admin4 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 7 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (16 records)

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Crash History (16 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Sep 24, 2025	TX	TOW	0	RUSK	W 1200 6TH ST	...144388	MKS SERVICES LLC
Jul 10, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...213545	MKS SERVICES LLC
Mar 30, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...276236	MKS SERVICES LLC
Sep 15, 2022	TX	INJURY	1	EAGLE PASS	3100 EL INDIO HWY	...385441	MKS SERVICES LLC
May 7, 2021	TX	TOW	0	PALESTINE	W 5400 OAK ST	...344491	MKS SERVICES LLC
Oct 31, 2018	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 23, 2017	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jun 27, 2017	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Mar 13, 2017	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 17, 2015	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 18, 2015	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 3, 2015	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 24, 2015	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 23, 2012	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Nov 7, 2011	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 6, 2009	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—