ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 2371365 • 5403 OATES RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:2 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,371,365
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8322861378
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
MCS-150 Mileage
840,795
Physical Address
5403 OATES RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
2 active Out-of-Service orders
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 23, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-813597ACTIVEUnknownJan 18, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT15305AON FILEJan 23, 2024Feb 25, 2026

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT15305AREPLACEDJan 23, 2024Jan 23, 2026
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAM000564CANCELLEDJan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2024
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/Primary988-34-54REPLACEDJan 23, 2022Jan 23, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883454 02CANCELLEDJan 23, 2021Jan 23, 2022
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883454 01CANCELLEDJan 23, 2020Jan 23, 2021
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryWWW160189-00CANCELLEDJan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2020
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryWESFL424153-00CANCELLEDJan 23, 2018Jan 23, 2019
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryWESFL317976-00CANCELLEDJan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2018
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryAUS4000027REPLACEDJan 23, 2016Jan 23, 2017
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03737-15CANCELLEDMay 7, 2015Jan 23, 2016
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03737-15CANCELLEDApr 9, 2015May 7, 2015
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryCAC 00001-03737-15CANCELLEDJan 23, 2015Apr 9, 2015
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTXA514412-01CANCELLEDJan 23, 2014Jan 23, 2015
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTXA514412CANCELLEDJan 23, 2013Jan 25, 2014
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTXA514412REPLACEDJan 23, 2013Jan 23, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT15305ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2026Feb 25, 2026
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT15305ABIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2026Jan 23, 2026
CANCELCLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYCAM000564BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2024Jan 23, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA988-34-54BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883454 02BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2022Jan 23, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883454 01BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2021Jan 23, 2021
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAWWW160189-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2020Jan 23, 2020
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAWESFL424153-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2019
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAWESFL317976-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2018Jan 23, 2018
TERM/REPLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEAUS4000027BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03737-15BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2016Jan 23, 2016
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03737-15BIPD/PrimaryMay 7, 2015May 7, 2015
CANCELSPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INCCAC 00001-03737-15BIPD/PrimaryApr 9, 2015Apr 9, 2015
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYTXA514412-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2015Jan 23, 2015
TERM/CANCLHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYTXA514412BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2014Jan 25, 2014
TERM/REPLHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYTXA514412BIPD/PrimaryJan 23, 2014Jan 23, 2014

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2024
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2022
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 28, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2021
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2020
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2019
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 27, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2018
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 28, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2016
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 13, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 1, 2015
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 29, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 21, 2015
MC813597COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 30, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 23, 2014
MC813597MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 8, 2013Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (2)

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Out-of-Service Orders (2)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Feb 27, 2015New Entrant Revoked - Expedited ActionsACTIVEMar 30, 2015
May 27, 2014New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJun 27, 2014

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
22
Violations
63
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states22 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (63 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (63 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate717Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(g)(2)390.21(g)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.86vs nat'l 1.80
+1.06 above avg

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

Inspection History (22 inspections)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 2026874241205700 OLD HWY 146TXLevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS2390.21(g)(2), 393.48ANo
Jan 29, 202687007623SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 20, 202686851081BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 30, 202586245804500 W BARBOURS CUTTXLevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Oct 6, 2025860480305700 OLD HWY 146TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 393.209DYes
Oct 2, 202585993574IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37)TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55D1, 393.60C, 392.2RGNo
Oct 1, 202585993325200 E SAM HOUSTON PKTXLevel 1PRAT INTERMODAL CHASSIS12393.9, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Sep 4, 202585881546SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS10393.207A, 396.3A1BL, 393.45B2UVYes
Aug 5, 2025854722675700 OLD HWY 146TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B, 393.83GNo
Jul 22, 202585384189IH-0045 IN GALVESTON CO. (0-23TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 7, 2025852340165700 OLD HWY 146TXLevel 1PRAT INTERMODAL CHASSIS7393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Feb 19, 202583958603SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 5, 202583841621SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TNo
Jan 5, 202583535400HAMPTON ARARLevel 3DRAGON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 15, 202483178713HOPE ARARLevel 3CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Sep 24, 2024827690701847 US59 SBTXLevel 1PRAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 15, 202482428833HOPE ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202482327650IH-0045 IN GALVESTON CO. (0-23TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 24, 202482280874SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60(c), 393.9(a)Yes
May 14, 202481677078SH-0146 IN GALVESTON CO. (502-TXLevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Feb 20, 202480930802IH 10 WESTBOUND WINNIETXLevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS9396.3(a)(1), 393.11, 393.9(a)Yes
Feb 15, 202480894596RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11, 393.45(b)(2), 393.60(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 15, 2025TXTOW00NOT LISTED15500 EAST FWY...BU5221ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Jul 24, 2024TXTOW00HOUSTONS 7700 SOUTH LP E...F46453ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Jun 22, 2023TXTOW00LUFKINS 2700 MEDFORD DR...310733ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Mar 7, 2023TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...AY5032ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Sep 2, 2020TXINJURY01
Dec 20, 2019TXINJURY01
Apr 23, 2019TXTOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 25, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 24, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2024
Authority
Jun 22, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 7, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 2, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 23, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 23, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Jan 23, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
May 7, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 9, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2015
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Feb 27, 2015
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Jan 23, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2014
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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