- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 78 days (since Feb 28, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
LYONS TRUCKING LLC
MESQUITE, TX
LYONS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in MESQUITE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1988513. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.7%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LYONS TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Mesquite, TX. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 35.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 367% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (14 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
35.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Font, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 28, 2015 to Sep 4, 2019 (1437 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 10, 2015 to May 4, 2015 (83 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 18, 2015 to Aug 30, 2019 (1442 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Jan 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Font | 6 | |
| Tran | 4 | |
| Fontaine | 3 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86768711 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B | Yes |
| 86716895 | Jan 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-22493--us175 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86323224 | Nov 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0289-in-collin-co.-(228-254 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B | Yes |
| 85412322 | Aug 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-175,-mp-656 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.55C2 | No |
| 85421917 | Jul 29, 2025 | TX | 3 | tx-ih-0030-in-dallas-co.-(32-64) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85114567 | Jun 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB TYLER SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85114608 | Jun 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9H, 393.9 | No |
| 84686890 | May 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 84245740 | Mar 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 84063112 | Mar 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83441959 | Dec 17, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C | No |
| 83368865 | Dec 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82361457 | Aug 7, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH20 EB TYLER SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 81677991 | May 15, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:32---29-34.85n |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 81156928 | Mar 18, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0030-in-dallas-co.-(32-64) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.201(a), 393.11, 396.17(c) | No |
| 80907664 | Feb 16, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH-20 EB MP 512 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 78611869 | May 5, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 45 SOUTHBOUND |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.78, 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX5T6MHQE11B | Jul 30, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TX5SR9HQE19T | Jul 6, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX5Q8EHQE1GQ | Apr 14, 2020 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX58V9HQE1ND | Aug 2, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TX40EGHQE1A2 | Mar 13, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX3SM8HQE1DF | May 31, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX38T7HQE1BI | Jun 2, 2011 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2019 | MC803878 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Sep 4, 2019 | MC803878-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| May 4, 2015 | MC803878-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Nov 1, 2012 | MC803878-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Oct 30, 2012 | MC803878 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3140087771 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10735810 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO8000660 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP56942A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 2897647 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1442 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 18, 2015 to Aug 30, 2019 | |||||
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02077-15 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02077-15 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02077-14 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2014 | Feb 4, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0053812 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2012 | Feb 4, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 2, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 28, 2025insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 28, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2024
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Feb 28, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Sep 4, 2019
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Sep 28, 2015
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Sep 28, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 28, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1437 days (through Sep 4, 2019)
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Sep 18, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Sep 18, 2015insurance gapCoverage gap: 1442 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 30, 2019)
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May 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 7, 2015
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Feb 10, 2015
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Feb 10, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 10, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 83 days (through May 4, 2015)
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Feb 4, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 5, 2014
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Feb 4, 2014insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE | TX | 2 | 2 |
| IH20 EB TYLER SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| IH-20 EB MP 512 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 45 SOUTHBOUND | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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