DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1969956 • DBA: LINQ TRANSPORT • 2004 L DON DODSON DR, BEDFORD, TX, 76021
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51574B | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2009 | Jul 12, 2018 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 5, 2020 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Oct 17, 2005 | Jan 12, 2010 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Oct 17, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jan 5, 2020 | Jan 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Dec 9, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51574B | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2018 | Jul 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Dec 13, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC538146 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2019 |
| MC538146 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC538146 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 17, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC538146 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2009 |
| MC538146 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC538146 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 2005 | — | 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
19 states • 123 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 123 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 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:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (123 inspections)
Showing 50 of 123
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDGERTON | 191ST | ...NR4370 | DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | INTERSTATE HWY | ...NL4454 | DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 20, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NL4443 | DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | I-75 | ...UR1232 | DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLANO | NOT REPORTED | ...741566 | DFW LINQ TRANSPORT INC |
| May 6, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TULSA | US-75 (N/B LANES) | ...JR0382 | LINQ TRANSPORT |
| Jun 23, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2009 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records