COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2451293 • 4700 ROSA AVE, EL PASO, TX, 79905
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-846202 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | ON FILE | Feb 6, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | APM4100027#1 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2023 | Apr 14, 2024 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C42700052 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C42700052-1 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C42700052 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2273-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2273 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2019 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000107-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2018 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30809 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30386 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003400-30410 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2015 | Apr 14, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0003300-12-3824 | REPLACED | Apr 14, 2014 | Apr 14, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0001283-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | APM4100027#1 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C42700052 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C42700052-1 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C42700052 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2273-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2273 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000107-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2019 | Apr 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30809 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2018 | Apr 14, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30386 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30410 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-12-3824 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2015 | Apr 14, 2015 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2025 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2025 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2022 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2021 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2019 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2018 |
| MC846202 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 |
| MC846202 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 28, 2014 | — | 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
17 states • 148 inspections
Violation Summary (125 violations from latest 100 of 148 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 3 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (148 inspections)
Showing 50 of 148
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PONTIAC TWP | I-55 | ...662062 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | 17000 EB20 FM740 | ...191137 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN FELIPE | INTERSTATE 25 MM 251 | ...210718 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | I30 | ...145922 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL | I-10 | ...195990 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | W 1400 IH 20 HWY | ...257970 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 24, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-20 | ...428073 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TALTY | E I 20 HWY | ...428073 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUIN | 15 | ...444477 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 27, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | NOT REPORTED | ...428073 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 15 528 FEET E OF HWY 371 | ...102817 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 218 NB MM 84 | ...451701 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ANTHONY | I10 EB MM 162 ON RAMP | ...257970 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 4, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEVELAND | I-75 | ...168511 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 14, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...497691 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STORM LAKE | E RICHLAND ST AND STATE 7/FLIN | ...444459 | COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 6, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2018 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events