GLADIUS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2539507 • 4914 PEDERSON, HOUSTON, TX, 77033
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-885727 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20173054-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1952961 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA522490 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA522490 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA522490 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA522490 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA522490 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2014 | Jul 12, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0004000-24 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20173054-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1952961 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522490 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2015 | Sep 12, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522490 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2015 | Jul 12, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522490 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522490 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522490 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-885727 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2025 |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2024 |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2023 |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC885727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 20, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 |
| MC885727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2014 |
| MC885727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 16, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 21, 2015 |
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 • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.804(b)(3) | Hazmat shipping papers not accessible | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85598011 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | Level 2 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 18 | 393.11, 392.2RG, 396.17C | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84839378 | SPARTANBURG SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84719184 | IH35 NB SVC RD AT EX | TX | Level 2 | TRAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.110B, 392.2RG | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 84247278 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 82258342 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.203(e), 393.9(a) | No |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 82026703 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 393.11 | No |
| Nov 3, 2023 | 80082725 | FREMONT SCALE | NE | Level 3 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.8(a)(1), 390.3(e), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 80479424 | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 177.804(b)(3) | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79936378 | 4200 RED BLUFF N/B | TX | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 78320390 | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | TX | Level 2 | — | 15 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | RURAL | I-10 | ...FL0013 | GLADIUS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Salem Twp | I-57 | ...NV1362 | GLADIUS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 1, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Rural Independence | CST(POINT FERRY RD) | ...331843 | GLADIUS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 8, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records