RED LINE INC
USDOT 236984 • 2805 BELAIRE DR, EMPORIA, KS, 66801-4417
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004741 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 8, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP87630A | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2011 | Sep 21, 2013 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF004741 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360951 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 359407 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87630A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2011 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP87630A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0000258 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | LTO0000258 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2010 | Sep 3, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP14744A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP14744A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2484356 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2484356 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2484356 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Aug 5, 2003 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP9967021 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Sep 5, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP9967021 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2484356 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2484356 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Aug 5, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-141-430538-025 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1995 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K01 141 430538035 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 1995 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 132575 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1992 | Jul 21, 1995 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | .3AT61861700 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1991 | Jul 13, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004741 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2015 | Jul 8, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF004741 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360951 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87630A | CARGO | Sep 21, 2013 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 359407 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87630A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP87630A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000258 | CARGO | Sep 3, 2011 | Sep 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0000258 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP14744A | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP14744A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2484356 | CARGO | Aug 5, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2484356 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2003 | Aug 5, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2484356 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2484356 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP9967021 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP9967021 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2484356 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-141-430538-025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K01 141 430538035 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 132575 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 1995 | Jul 21, 1995 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | .3AT61861700 | CARGO | Jul 13, 1995 | Jul 13, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-118178 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-118178 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-118178 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC118178 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2015 |
| MC118178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2015 |
| MC118178 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2014 |
| MC118178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2014 |
| MC118178 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2013 |
| MC118178 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2013 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 5, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2002 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 1988 | REVOKED | Sep 25, 2013 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 1983 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2002 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 1983 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2011 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1982 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2002 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1982 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2002 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1982 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 15, 1982 |
| MC118178 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 1978 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 15, 1982 |
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
19 states • 122 inspections
Violation Summary (95 violations from latest 100 of 122 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHDB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HSH | Hubs - Smoking from hub assembly | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 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:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 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 (122 inspections)
Showing 50 of 122
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I070 | ...LX2323 | RED LINE INC |
| Aug 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANCASTER | W 2500 INTERSTATE 20 HWY | ...220688 | RED LINE INC |
| May 1, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CST JACKPINE RD | ...JW7251 | RED LINE INC |
| Jan 4, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HEDVILLE | ...MV0725 | RED LINE INC |
| Nov 27, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US-34 | ...KD4202 | RED LINE INC |
| May 28, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORE | I-35 | ...JW7252 | RED LINE INC |
| Mar 24, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...605988 | RED LINE INC |
| Feb 22, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEVADA | US 54 | ...243209 | RED LINE INC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75SB MM322 | ...986754 | RED LINE INC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-12 | ...267822 | RED LINE INC |
| Feb 4, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK MOUNTAIN | I-80 MP 258.90 | ...601231 | RED LINE INC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | I-65 | ...NK4338 | RED LINE INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | CST(8TH STREET) | ...243209 | RED LINE INC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORE | I-35 | ...986754 | RED LINE INC |
| Apr 17, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL(FULTON COUNTY) | US63S | ...220687 | RED LINE INC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MASCOUTAH TWP | WB | ...601231 | Red Line Inc. |
| Mar 27, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events