- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 594 days (since Oct 2, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
EK CARRIER INC
MURPHY, TX
EK CARRIER INC is a motor carrier based in MURPHY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2353511. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
EK CARRIER INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Murphy, TX. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% 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
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (6) and AR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Unknown 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 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 29, 2014 to Oct 21, 2015 (357 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 23, 2014 to Oct 2, 2015 (344 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Utility | 20 | |
| Frai | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87498470 | Apr 4, 2026 | AL | 3 | RIVERSIDE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86912638 | Jan 27, 2026 | AZ | 2 | WILLCOX AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11B-CSURR | No |
| 86761941 | Jan 11, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 86660016 | Dec 27, 2025 | TN | 3 | LAKELAND TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86563678 | Dec 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86549079 | Dec 10, 2025 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.24, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 85478436 | Aug 12, 2025 | AR | 3 | HETH AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2SLIMPT | No |
| 84707135 | May 15, 2025 | IL | 1 | il-032---litchfield---i-55-n/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 395.3A3-PROPN | Yes |
| 84372161 | Apr 9, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83446310 | Dec 18, 2024 | TN | 3 | WILDERSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83314538 | Dec 3, 2024 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83148551 | Nov 6, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82268947 | Jul 30, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82029717 | Jul 2, 2024 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.45(d) | No |
| 81790449 | May 30, 2024 | TN | 3 | GORDONSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81703493 | May 24, 2024 | MS | 2 | NEWTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80719109 | Jan 29, 2024 | TN | 1 | THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80545957 | Jan 3, 2024 | TN | 3 | I-40 EB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80059519 | Oct 31, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-hempstead-co-(hope-east-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79545585 | Aug 29, 2023 | TN | 2 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales--east |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79291073 | Aug 1, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crittenden-co-(riverside-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 395.8, 392.2 | No |
| 78755834 | May 29, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-20 WB LEXINGTON COUNTY |
FRAI TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2024503786 | Jan 19, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| VA0232295449 | Aug 16, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX50S7HQE1EH | Oct 1, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OK00F0088617 | Aug 4, 2017 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX3YH9HQE1QM | Jan 10, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2015 | MC805915-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Nov 29, 2012 | MC805915-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-704563-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1799126350 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 8210879 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2018 | Oct 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2017 | Oct 2, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2016 | Oct 2, 2016 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2016 | Oct 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2016 | Oct 2, 2016 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42506110 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 344 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 23, 2014 to Oct 2, 2015 | |||||
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-00270-13 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-00270-12 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2013 | Oct 6, 2013 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-00270-13 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2013 | Apr 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-00270-12 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2012 | Oct 6, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 2, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Oct 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2018
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Oct 2, 2017insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2017
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Dec 8, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2016insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2016
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Oct 21, 2015
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Oct 29, 2014
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Oct 29, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 29, 2014authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 357 days (through Oct 21, 2015)
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Oct 23, 2014insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 23, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 344 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 2, 2015)
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Apr 8, 2014
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Apr 6, 2014insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Oct 6, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| RIVERSIDE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HETH AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| WILLCOX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| NEWTON | MS | 1 | 0 |
| I-20 WB LEXINGTON COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| GORDONSVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 EB | TN | 1 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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