EDGE SPECIALTY SERVICES INC
USDOT 2294871 • 3784 W HWY 44, ALICE, TX, 78332
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-783607 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-04 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX004671-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-02 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX003290-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42516880-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42516880 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2018 | Mar 4, 2019 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4CA6CA0000200-01 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2017 | Mar 4, 2018 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4CA6CA0000200-00 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2016 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1015MT000840-1 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2015 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1015MT000840-0 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTX0002274 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2013 | Mar 4, 2014 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICTX0002009 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2012 | Mar 4, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-04 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX004671-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX003290-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42516880-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2020 | Mar 4, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42516880 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2019 | Mar 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | 4CA6CA0000200-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2018 | Mar 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | 4CA6CA0000200-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2017 | Mar 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 1015MT000840-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 1015MT000840-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2015 | Mar 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTX0002274 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICTX0002009 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2013 | Mar 4, 2013 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2025 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2023 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2022 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2021 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2016 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2015 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 |
| MC783607 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2013 |
| MC783607 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 5, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 13, 2022 |
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 • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:180.407A | Cargo tank inspection/test not performed | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records