PHANTOM EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2639760 • 9201 WARREN PKWY SUITE 200, FRISCO, TX, 75035
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-919778 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 17, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTTX011400_060325_02 | ON FILE | Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BBRCXLTTX011300_060325_01 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2023 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0266 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2022 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0190 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 17, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0027 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 17, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51347 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2019 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41067 00 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 17, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2017 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623MJDBMDJ16L1446 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2016 | Sep 17, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 2676287 | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2015 | Sep 17, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 2559135 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 2559135 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTTX011400_060325_02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BBRCXLTTX011300_060325_01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0266 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0190 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2022 | Sep 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0027 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2021 | Sep 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51347 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41067 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2018 | Sep 17, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ17L3306 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2017 | Nov 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623MJDBMDJ16L1446 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2017 | Sep 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 2676287 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2016 | Sep 17, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 2559135 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2015 | Oct 6, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 2559135 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC919778 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2020 |
| MC919778 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2018 |
| MC919778 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2017 |
| MC919778 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2017 |
| MC919778 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 |
| MC919778 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 10, 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
12 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:75A1-TEPBM | 75A1-TEPBM | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOLTIS | 75A3-TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:17C-PI | 17C-PI | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| fmcsr:8A1-HOSP | 8A1-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLL | 2-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 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:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | 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 (21 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SALOME | I 10 at MP 52 | ...MH4217 | PHANTOM EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 30, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2023-1063-US1365 | Jun 27, 2025 | 396.3(a) | $5,070 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records