LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC
USDOT 2836989 • 6635 JOHN RALSTON ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-949420 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 24, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | SCT1556024 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | May 31, 2025 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-909830-5 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | Jul 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-909830-5 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2024 | May 31, 2025 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-906945-1 | REPLACED | May 31, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-904404-4 | REPLACED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-904404-4 | REPLACED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-901616-2 | REPLACED | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2022 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-899194-3 | REPLACED | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2021 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-896561-8 | REPLACED | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2020 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-896561-8 | REPLACED | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 133-7384547 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7384547 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2016 | May 31, 2019 |
| NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 133-7384547 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-909830-5 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1556024 | BIPD/Excess | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-909830-5 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-906945-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-904404-4 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-904404-4 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-901616-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-899194-3 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-896561-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7384547 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-896561-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 133-7384547 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHBRIDGE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 133-7384547 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC949420 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2024 |
| MC949420 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2016 | — | 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
8 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C1 | Placard not securely affixed or attached | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602A | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:172.203C2 | RQ not on shipping paper | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.405(c) | 178.405(c) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.834(j) | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (35 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-10 | ...747278 | LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC |
| Dec 10, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | I75 HW | ...656539 | LIQUID IN MOTION |
| May 31, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 600 MCCARTY | ...688084 | LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...688084 | LIQUIDS IN MOTION USA INC |
| Apr 19, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records