MULE DUST INC
USDOT 2208160 • DBA: MULE DUST INCORPORATED • 12041 FM 3083 RD, CONROE, TX, 77301
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-766195 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00022900 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00022900 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7592006 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AN-100095 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AN-100095 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2023 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7514903 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1097-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1097-02 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1097-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1097-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2020 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 6487052 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 6487052 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2018 | Dec 17, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00022900 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7592006 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00022900 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AN-100095 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AN-100095 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7514903 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1097-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1097-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1097-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1097-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 6487052 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2020 | Jan 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 6487052 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC766195 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2025 |
| MC766195 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2022 |
| MC766195 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 |
| MC766195 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC766195 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 15, 2011 | — | Unknown |
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
7 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52A-B | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71(k) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 7401 NORTH FWY | ...529357 | MULE DUST INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUFKIN | S 4100 FIRST ST | ...436994 | MULE DUST INC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONROE | N 3700 336 E LOOP | ...737763 | MULE DUST INC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 12275 FM 3083 | ...497989 | MULE DUST INC |
| Jul 12, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...543838 | MULE DUST INC |
| Nov 26, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONROE | S 3600 LOOP 336 E | ...802366 | MULE DUST INC |
| May 10, 2021 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | STATE HWY 132, MM 14 | ...648924 | MULE DUST INCORPORATED |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records