RDL TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2447861 • 2209 ECR 123, MIDLAND, TX, 79706
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-844793 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 1073275 | ON FILE | Oct 16, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 1073275 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2017 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0864741 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0864741 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 16, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFE 0864741 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2015 | Dec 3, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA518158-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2014 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA518158 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 16, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 1073275 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0864741 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2017 | Dec 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0864741 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2017 | Oct 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 1073275 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA518158-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFE 0864741 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA518158 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC844793 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2015 |
| MC844793 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2014 |
| MC844793 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 3 | 3 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.201D | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A1 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A5 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.326A | Portable tank not marked with proper shipping name or ID# | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.326B | Portable tank not marked with owner or lessee name | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.600C | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.32G1 | Portable tank extending outside transport vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (24 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
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2025 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY | NM HIGHWAY 529 | ...973146 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 19, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...958074 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 6, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...D05416 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 26, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...957705 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 10, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...971449 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDLAND | E 600 IH 20 | ...328164 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 12, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...W28406 | RDL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 4, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records