COMTRAN INC
USDOT 257579 • 1900 EXETER RD SUITE 105, GERMANTOWN, TN, 38138
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1034312511 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 0AGC02012100 | ON FILE | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | COP 851012A | ON FILE | Sep 14, 2006 | Jun 16, 2012 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1034312511 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2023 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1034312511 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1034312511 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFI0003852 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08465940 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08465940 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 4J120034 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 4J120034 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 851012A | REPLACED | May 1, 2006 | May 1, 2012 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CARGO | MTCI04245325 | REPLACED | May 1, 1988 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD | CAL705814 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1986 | Jan 8, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1034312511 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1034312511 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1034312511 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0003852 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1034312511 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08465940 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08465940 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 4J120034 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2017 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 4J120034 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 0AGC02012100 | BIPD | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | COP 851012A | CARGO | Jun 16, 2012 | Jun 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 851012A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | MTCI04245325 | CARGO | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | CAL705814 | BIPD | Jan 8, 2000 | Jan 8, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-196107 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-196107 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC196107 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2023 |
| MC196107 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2023 |
| MC196107 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2017 |
| MC196107 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2017 |
| MC196107 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 |
| MC196107 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 |
| MC196107 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 1, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC196107 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 1, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC196107 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 1987 | REVOKED | May 2, 2000 |
| MC196107 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 1987 | REVOKED | May 2, 2000 |
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
18 states • 134 inspections
Violation Summary (86 violations from latest 100 of 134 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (134 inspections)
Showing 50 of 134
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLL | MS HIGHWAY 35 | ...652114 | COMTRAN INC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 3900 JULIUS SCHEPPS FWY | ...697913 | COMTRAN INC |
| Dec 28, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARLING | SH22 | ...128900 | COMTRAN INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATES CITY | IS 70 | ...415366 | COMTRAN INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARCADIA | LA-151 | ...030671 | COMTRAN INC |
| Jul 13, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEBBERS FALLS | I-40 | ...128898 | COMTRAN INC |
| Jan 6, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRENADA | 55 | ...414218 | COMTRAN INC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATTALA | 19 | ...127002 | COMTRAN INC |
| Oct 11, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | SH38 | ...127842 | COMTRAN INC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CROWDER | NB CROWDER EXIT | ...128897 | COMTRAN INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 36 | ...413792 | COMTRAN INC |
| Oct 6, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WHITES CREEK PKE | ...414218 | COMTRAN INC |
| Oct 3, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | INTERSTATE 80 | ...409674 | COMTRAN INC |
| Aug 12, 2022 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | FORT SMITH | CST(KELLEY HIGHWAY) | ...426316 | COMTRAN INC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MINEOLA | N 2300 HWY 37 | ...615367 | COMTRAN INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHAMPAIGN TWP | I-74 | ...413792 | COMTRAN INC |
| Feb 17, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | IS 70 | ...413792 | COMTRAN INC |
| Oct 14, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2018 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | TN | 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