SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 2359905 • DBA: SANDBOX • 24275 KATY FWY STE 600, KATY, TX, 77494

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,359,905
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2817551207
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
MCS-150 Mileage
1,359,345
Physical Address
24275 KATY FWY STE 600, KATY, TX, 77494
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 1, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-808650ACTIVEUnknownAug 31, 2018
Common CarrierMC-808650ACTIVEUnknownAug 31, 2018

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1000198758211ON FILESep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2022
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXAGD000103714ON FILESep 1, 2014Sep 8, 2015

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1000198758120REPLACEDSep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2021
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1000198758191REPLACEDSep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2020
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1000198758181REPLACEDSep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2019
HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCC000103717CANCELLEDSep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2018
HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCH000103716REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2017
HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCC000103716REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCC000103716REPLACEDSep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCC000103715REPLACEDSep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2016
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103714REPLACEDSep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2015
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103714NAME CHANGEDSep 1, 2014Sep 8, 2015
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCT000103713REPLACEDSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCT000103713REPLACEDSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000198758211BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
TERM/REPLSTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000198758120BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
TERM/REPLSTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000198758191BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
TERM/REPLSTARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY1000198758181BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2019Sep 1, 2019
CANCELHDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCC000103717BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
TERM/REPLHDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCH000103716BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2017Sep 1, 2017
TERM/REPLHDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCC000103716BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCC000103716BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCC000103715BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2016Sep 1, 2016
TERM/CANCLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103714BIPD/PrimarySep 8, 2015Sep 8, 2015
NAMECHGHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEXAGD000103714BIPD/ExcessSep 8, 2015Sep 8, 2015
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103714BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCT000103713BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2014Sep 1, 2014
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCT000103713BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC808650COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 6, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 31, 2018
MC808650CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 6, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 31, 2018
MC808650COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 3, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2015
MC808650CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 3, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 1, 2015
MC808650MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 10, 2013Unknown
MC808650MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 10, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
52
Violations
66
19 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
53
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states52 inspections

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (66 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps743Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp31Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AOperating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failure117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.53(c)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+7.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.27vs nat'l 1.80
-0.53 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 16, 202687324855SH 137 MM 310TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95ANo
Feb 26, 202687183053382M US87 SBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Feb 17, 202687061874FRANKLINKYLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 8, 202687065520RoadsideTXLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 20, 202686858936BETHESDA OHOHLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Jan 16, 202686867141IH20 EB AT ENTRY RAMTXLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 6, 202686724605SHREVEPORT LALALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586252397BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3PRATT SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Sep 5, 202585726907SH349 MM322TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 15, 202585246547RoadsideTXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.45DLPC, 393.55C1, 393.9Yes
Jul 1, 2025851151214156 US259 BUS NBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75AYes
Jun 16, 202584995711TX349 MM 322TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 3, 202584925447US180 AT FM829TXLevel 1PRAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.9A, 396.3A1Yes
May 14, 202584719741IH20 EB SVC RD PENWETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2PC, 393.9, 392.2WYes
May 5, 202584605428IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1PRAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2UVNo
May 1, 202584583923TX16 JOURDANTON SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 393.100(a), 393.19Yes
Apr 15, 202584420199IH20 EB TERRELL SCALETXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 12, 202583628152TX349 MM322TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.8, 393.75A3, 393.9TYes
Nov 29, 202483300427RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202483157762US 79TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 19, 2024828072861000 N LAMESA RDTXLevel 2PRAT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a)Yes
Sep 13, 202482672996RoadsideTXLevel 2VIKI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 27, 202482511488RoadsidePALevel 1DORS SEMI-TRAILER5396.5(b), 393.100(b), 396.17(c)Yes
Aug 2, 202482304938US 82 WEST SIDE OF STXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.19, 393.9(a)Yes
Jul 4, 202483040002FM 1788 MM 338TXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.104B, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
May 31, 202481804925ROADSIDELALevel 1OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.205(c)No
May 25, 202481728546IH 20TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
May 7, 202481579182LAT:32 24' 51.77NTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11No
Apr 23, 202481445384ROADSIDELALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 29, 202481000719ON GOLDEN MILE RD 279 FEET EASPALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 29, 202481000959ON GOLDEN MILE RD 286 FEET EASPALevel 3FNTN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 18, 202480892913RoadsidePALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Feb 15, 202480895371RoadsideTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202480875043LAT:31 30' 18.72NTXLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
Feb 9, 202480840403RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 11, 202380395777US59 NBTXLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER2393.9TS, 396.3A1BYes
Nov 29, 202380279174RoadsideTXLevel 1FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 29, 202380335812US 59TXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Nov 18, 202380209021SH163 NBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.106(d)Yes
Nov 5, 202380160147LOVE PORT ENTRYOKLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6395.22(h)(4), 396.17(c), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Oct 31, 202380064321US59 SBTXLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202379923624SL 464 MM 348TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9(a), 393.11Yes
Aug 8, 202379368064IH 20 EASTBOUND ODESSATXLevel 1PRAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e), 393.53(c)No
Jul 6, 202379109855HUGO SCALESOKLevel 3XL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 4, 202379113852IH-0020 IN HARRISON CO. (597-6TXLevel 2PRAT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202378866789RoadsidePALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)Yes
May 28, 202378750456MILLER COUNTYARLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 28, 202378750737MILLER COUNTYARLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 17, 202378708351IH 20 WESTBOUND TYLERTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 27, 202378523038RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 31.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 9, 2025WVINJURY01READERWV RT 20...X85215SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dec 14, 2023NDINJURY01WILLISTON0002...038478SANDBOX
May 19, 2022TXINJURY02NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...218068SANDBOX TRANSPORTATION LLC
Aug 22, 2019TXTOW00
Mar 27, 2019WVTOW00
Mar 26, 2019OKTOW00
Feb 26, 2019TXTOW00
Feb 2, 2019OKINJURY01
Jan 15, 2019OKINJURY01
Dec 10, 2018OKINJURY01
Nov 6, 2018TXFATAL11
Nov 1, 2018TXINJURY01
Sep 20, 2018TXTOW00
Sep 2, 2018OKTOW00
Aug 22, 2018COTOW00
Aug 13, 2018WVTOW00
Aug 7, 2018TXINJURY01
Jul 26, 2018OKTOW00
Jul 20, 2018OKINJURY01
May 6, 2018OKINJURY01
Apr 22, 2018OKTOW00
Mar 29, 2018WVTOW00
Jan 19, 2018OKTOW00
Nov 14, 2017OKTOW00
Oct 20, 2017OKTOW00

Compliance Timeline

41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WV
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 14, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in ND
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 19, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 27, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 2, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 15, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 10, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 6, 2018
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Nov 1, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 20, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 2, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2018
Authority
Aug 31, 2018
Authority
Aug 22, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 7, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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