FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC
USDOT 246987 • 209 SAM BAIRD ROAD, HOMER, LA, 71040
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-932835 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC932835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2015 | — | 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
5 states • 124 inspections
Violation Summary (214 violations from latest 100 of 124 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 19 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 11 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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:393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (124 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | LA-3132 | ...464110 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...464088 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jul 19, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...464064 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jun 16, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...D61121 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...464089 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDLOTHIAN | N 2600 US 67 HWY | ...109986 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Feb 16, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-171 | ...464081 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASKOM | SPUR 156 | ...464064 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Nov 18, 2023 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOPE | CST(NORTH HAZEL STREET) | ...464083 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Nov 6, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...464096 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Aug 28, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...464088 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-71 | ...464108 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Feb 25, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BALCH SPRINGS | 14000 IH20 | ...464093 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Nov 2, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANSFIELD | US-84 | ...464100 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANSFIELD | RADIO STATION | ...724572 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Aug 22, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 6100 | LA-415 | ...464097 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Aug 2, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL CADDO | LA-169 | ...464100 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jul 2, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | 1600 | US-84 | ...464102 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Apr 2, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1600 | LA-172 | ...464081 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Mar 4, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEQUINCY | LA-27 | ...464081 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 6000 | US-371 | ...464091 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | 1200 MONTICELLO RD | ...464068 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...464065 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Jan 16, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1600 | LA-177 | ...464063 | FLUID DISPOSAL SPECIALTIES INC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records