ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2371365 • 5403 OATES RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
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-813597 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 18, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT15305A | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 25, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT15305A | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAM000564 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2023 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-34-54 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2022 | Jan 23, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883454 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2021 | Jan 23, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883454 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WWW160189-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL424153-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2018 | Jan 23, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL317976-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2017 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | AUS4000027 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2016 | Jan 23, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03737-15 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2015 | Jan 23, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03737-15 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03737-15 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2015 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514412-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514412 | CANCELLED | Jan 23, 2013 | Jan 25, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514412 | REPLACED | Jan 23, 2013 | Jan 23, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15305A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15305A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CAM000564 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-34-54 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883454 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2022 | Jan 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883454 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2021 | Jan 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WWW160189-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2020 | Jan 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL424153-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2019 | Jan 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL317976-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2018 | Jan 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | AUS4000027 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2017 | Jan 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03737-15 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2016 | Jan 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03737-15 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2015 | May 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03737-15 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2015 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514412-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514412 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2014 | Jan 25, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514412 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2014 | Jan 23, 2014 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2024 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2022 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2021 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2020 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2019 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2018 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2016 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2015 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2015 |
| MC813597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2014 |
| MC813597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Mar 30, 2015 |
| May 27, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jun 27, 2014 |
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
3 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(g)(2) | 390.21(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (22 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 15500 EAST FWY | ...BU5221 | ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 7700 SOUTH LP E | ...F46453 | ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUFKIN | S 2700 MEDFORD DR | ...310733 | ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...AY5032 | ZIP LINE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 2, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events