DAFS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2253320 • 512 WRIGHT ST, ESTELLINE, TX, 79233
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-768731 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | ON FILE | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | ACTIVE | Nov 7, 2025 | Apr 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA998474227 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA996511972 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA996511972 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA985789932 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2024 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ECA 3163461-10 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2021 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202100018267 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6000-0792 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2020 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6000-0792 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6000-0792 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 11, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 3493638 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2018 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 2968263 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 1007675 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2015 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 5893859 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2013 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2013 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2013 | Oct 25, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 19, 2013 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086-01 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2013 | Dec 21, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2013 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514086 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511589 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0037076 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0037076 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378802-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA998474227 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA996511972 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA996511972 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA985789932 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA 3163461-10 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202100018267 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 6000-0792 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 11, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 6000-0792 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2020 | Jul 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED WORLD NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 6000-0792 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 3493638 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2968263 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 1007675 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 5893859 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2015 | Sep 5, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2014 | Oct 25, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2014 | Feb 26, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2013 | Dec 21, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2013 | Oct 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514086 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511589 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0037076 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0037076 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 9, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-768731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-768731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-768731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-768731 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2025 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2025 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2021 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2020 |
| MC768731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2025 |
| MC768731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 10, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2020 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2014 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2013 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2013 |
| MC768731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 3, 2013 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2017 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2012 |
| MC768731 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2012 |
| MC768731 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2012 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 8, 2013 |
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
1 state • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 15 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 2 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.76 | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.205 | Hazardous waste manifest not as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (17 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ODESSA | W 4500 HIGHWAY 80 | ...238128 | DAFS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 26, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...B35917 | DAFS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 28, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events