LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC

USDOT 2836989 • 6635 JOHN RALSTON ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,836,989
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7808196732
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
640,000
Physical Address
6635 JOHN RALSTON ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 30, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-949420ACTIVEUnknownJul 24, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONBIPD/ExcessSCT1556024ON FILEJun 30, 2024May 31, 2025
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-909830-5ON FILEJun 30, 2024Jul 4, 2025

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-909830-5REPLACEDJun 30, 2024May 31, 2025
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-906945-1REPLACEDMay 31, 2023Jun 30, 2024
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-904404-4REPLACEDMay 31, 2022May 31, 2023
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-904404-4REPLACEDMay 31, 2022May 31, 2022
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-901616-2REPLACEDMay 31, 2021May 31, 2022
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-899194-3REPLACEDMay 31, 2020May 31, 2021
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-896561-8REPLACEDMay 31, 2019May 31, 2020
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-896561-8REPLACEDMay 31, 2019May 31, 2019
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary133-7384547CANCELLEDFeb 5, 2016Mar 3, 2016
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary133-7384547REPLACEDFeb 5, 2016May 31, 2019
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/Primary133-7384547REPLACEDFeb 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-909830-5BIPD/PrimaryJul 4, 2025Jul 4, 2025
TERM/REPLUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONSCT1556024BIPD/ExcessMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-909830-5BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2025May 31, 2025
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-906945-1BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2024Jun 30, 2024
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-904404-4BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.506-904404-4BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2022May 31, 2022
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-901616-2BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2022May 31, 2022
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-899194-3BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2021May 31, 2021
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-896561-8BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2020May 31, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.133-7384547BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2019May 31, 2019
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.506-896561-8BIPD/PrimaryMay 31, 2019May 31, 2019
TERM/CANCLNORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION133-7384547BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2016Mar 3, 2016
TERM/REPLNORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION133-7384547BIPD/PrimaryFeb 5, 2016Feb 5, 2016

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC949420COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 24, 2024
MC949420MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 5, 2016Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
35
Violations
65
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 35 of 35 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states35 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 35 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 35 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504APlacarding - table 1 materials208Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C1Placard not securely affixed or attached10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602AEmergency Response information not complete10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.203C2RQ not on shipping paper10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:178.405(c)178.405(c)11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834(j)Manholes and valves not closed or leak free11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.86vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (35 inspections)

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Inspection History (35 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687392892JENNINGS LALALevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1177.817E2-HMHCNo
Mar 20, 202687385864TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3Yes
Mar 11, 202687285224TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2PC, 172.504A, 172.516C1Yes
Mar 3, 202687264956IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 5, 202686781308TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 2POLA OTHER0No
Dec 29, 202586677013SHERIDAN/DIETZ POEWYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202586633247IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3172.602A, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Dec 16, 202586597560LAMAR COCOLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 13, 202586322878IH10 WB MP 497TXLevel 2BREN OTHER3393.55C1, 396.3A1, 392.2RGYes
Sep 21, 202585856418CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.47A-BCLMBDYes
Sep 14, 202585785782FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207F-SLASNo
Sep 9, 202585792378RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7393.48A, 393.75A3, 396.3A1BOSYes
Sep 1, 202585658116RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24C2IIINo
Jul 15, 202585275670300 MERCURY DRTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9HNo
Jul 6, 202585154747IH10 WB SEALY SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1172.504ANo
Jun 26, 2025850938279533 US87 SBTXLevel 1WALK SEMI-TRAILER1393.95ANo
May 26, 202584804286TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 1WALK SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Mar 14, 202584183587368V US287 SBTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202583661872TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 1POLA SEMI-TRAILER6172.203C2, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Jan 3, 202583568091US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALETXLevel 2BREN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 26, 202483300465IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.53B, 393.45DLUVYes
Nov 26, 202483300748IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Nov 6, 202483107022US287 SB IOWA PARK SCALETXLevel 2FRUE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202482836391US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202482501200TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2383.23(a)(2), 393.95(b)Yes
Oct 17, 202379958492IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 1OTHR OTHER3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.45(b)(2)No
Oct 16, 202379935022ROADSIDEMTLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 3, 202379820296CARLOCK - I-74 W/BILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2178.405(c), 177.834(j)Yes
Sep 18, 202379702404LIBERTY LAKEWAWALevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.3A1-HOSPDYes
Aug 13, 202379397792I-57ILLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17(c), 395.22(g)No
Jul 11, 202379125656RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 26, 202379046845IH 45 NORTHBOUND NEW WAVERLYTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.51, 396.3(a)(1)No
Jun 15, 202378922565TREGO COUNTY - 195KSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(d)(2), 393.55(e)No
Jun 8, 202378883333IH 45 NORTHBOUND NEW WAVERLYTXLevel 1OTHR OTHER0No
May 4, 202378576099US 287 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUNDTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 32.0% OOS
2024-082026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 17, 2023LAINJURY01RURALI-10...747278LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC
Dec 10, 2022OHTOW00DAYTONI75 HW...656539LIQUID IN MOTION
May 31, 2022TXTOW00HOUSTON600 MCCARTY...688084LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC
Dec 15, 2021MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEUS 60...688084LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC
Apr 19, 2020TXTOW00
Jan 12, 2018TXINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON • BIPD/Excess
May 31, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 24, 2024
Authority
Jun 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 10, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 15, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 19, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 31, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 3, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Feb 5, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary

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