DAU TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2581622 • 5515 CREST VIEW TERRACE CT, FULSHEAR, TX, 77441
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-903996 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORTH INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | HGAT250211 | ON FILE | Mar 23, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000139-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0099006002 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP52999 00 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201900016744 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2019 | Mar 23, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0099006001 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42502048-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42502048-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42502048 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WORTH INSURANCE CO | HGAT250211 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000139-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2025 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0099006002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52999 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201900016744 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0099006001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2019 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42502048-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42502048-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42502048 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2026 |
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2025 |
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2020 |
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2018 |
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2017 |
| MC903996 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2016 |
| MC903996 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 27, 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
2 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (163 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 24 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 10 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 6 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 2 | — | 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 | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(g)(2) | 390.21(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (48 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON | E 2800 NOT REPORTED FWY | ...G10332 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 9000 NORTH LP E FWY | ...910825 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTSVILLE | NOT REPORTED | ...KK5875 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 18, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...AE8401 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 25, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 9300 NORTH LP E | ...930220 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 8400 SOUTH LP E FWY | ...056672 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 14, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...930220 | DAU TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 7, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records