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FLASH SERVICES INC

USDOT 2912075 • 193 PRIVATE ROAD 9909, KARNES CITY, TX, 78118

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,912,075
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Texas
Phone
4695858024
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
300,000
Physical Address
193 PRIVATE ROAD 9909, KARNES CITY, TX, 78118
Mailing Address
16400 DALLAS PKWY STE 380, DALLAS, TX, 75248
Contact
Phone: 4695858024

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 78.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 55.4 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
24%

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

Inspections
33
Violations
238
55 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
78.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
6.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 33 inspections

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Violation Summary (238 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (238 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective1708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1367Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes1308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp130—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors1203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors903Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak99—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective857Vehicle 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 combination77—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate747Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories62—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective617Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak537Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOWFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed41—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failure227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207CLeaf spring assembly defective/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47BBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(b)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
78.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+55.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
7.21vs nat'l 1.80
+5.41 above avg

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

Inspection History (33 inspections)

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Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 20, 202686899720SH 123TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR10393.45B2UV, 393.48A, 393.100(a)Yes
Jan 12, 202686806681SH 123TXLevel 2DESP OTHER6393.100(a), 393.11S, 393.207CYes
Jan 1, 202686740095SH 123TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11S, 393.11TU, 393.207AYes
Dec 5, 20258650893119499 TX80TXLevel 2DESP OTHER5393.11TU, 393.207A, 393.9Yes
Nov 26, 202586444792RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR12393.78, 393.11LR, 393.209EYes
Nov 13, 202586323197SH 80TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.45B2UV, 396.17C, 393.11LRYes
Nov 11, 202586323339RoadsideTXLevel 2DESP OTHER8393.207A, 393.11LR, 393.11TUYes
Nov 5, 202586284188RoadsideTXLevel 2TROX OTHER8393.11LR, 393.45B2PC, 393.45DLPCYes
Nov 3, 202586235820RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR OTHER6393.11UR, 393.45B2UV, 393.47EYes
Oct 29, 202586209428US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER3393.9, 396.3A1B, 396.3A1BLYes
Oct 8, 202586005880RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR OTHER2393.45B2UV, 393.55EYes
Oct 3, 202586006624TX123TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.203E, 393.209D, 393.9HYes
Sep 17, 20258585745119499 TX80TXLevel 2DESP OTHER16393.11TL, 393.11UR, 393.45Yes
Aug 20, 202585558032RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9393.11TU, 393.45, 393.45B2UVYes
Aug 18, 202585534904RoadsideTXLevel 2VEEN OTHER10393.207A, 393.9, 393.11LRYes
Jul 20, 202585276533102 TX123TXLevel 2OTHR OTHER11393.48A, 383.23A2, 393.45B2UVYes
Jun 25, 202585093115US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 2OTHR OTHER7393.11LR, 393.11UR, 393.55EYes
Jun 16, 202584996286TX80TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR12393.48A, 393.11LR, 393.209EYes
Jun 3, 202584886873RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A1, 393.48A, 393.55ENo
May 5, 2025845942701905 US181TXLevel 2DESP OTHER6396.17C, 393.11TU, 393.55ENo
Feb 18, 202583958848US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.11LR, 393.45B2UV, 393.48ANo
Feb 5, 2025838122351323 TX123TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR8393.45DLPC, 393.11TU, 393.55C1Yes
Feb 4, 202583800851RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER9393.207A, 393.11LR, 393.11TUYes
Jan 5, 202583569009RoadsideTXLevel 2DESP SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A3, 393.11LR, 396.5B-HLOWYes
Jan 1, 202583567729US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9, 393.11LR, 393.11TUNo
Oct 9, 202482881475US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 2TROX SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 393.95(a)No
Aug 20, 202482471610RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.207(a), 393.9(a)No
Apr 30, 202481519188RoadsideTXLevel 1DRAG SEMI-TRAILER3393.45, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 24, 202481458859LAT:28 26' 59.22NTXLevel 1TROX OTHER7393.207(a), 393.209(d), 393.45Yes
Mar 20, 202481211078US 181 SOUTH OF TX 123TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR9393.11, 393.45, 393.9(a)Yes
Mar 19, 202481221542RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11, 393.19, 393.47(b)Yes
Jul 1, 202379089687RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55(d)(3), 393.95(f), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
May 16, 202378670459LAT:28 33' 27.6NTXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR13393.48(a), 392.2, 393.47(e)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 79.3% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

US181 KARNES SCALE5 · 2 OOS
SH 1233 · 3 OOS
19499 TX802 · 2 OOS
LAT:28 26' 59.22N1 · 1 OOS
LAT:28 33' 27.6N1 · 1 OOS
SH 801 · 1 OOS
TX1231 · 1 OOS
TX801 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance232 · 53 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 18, 2024TXINJURY02NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...276216FLASH SERVICES INC
Jan 6, 2022TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...276208FLASH SERVICES INC
Jul 3, 2019TXTOW00————
Jun 10, 2019TXINJURY01————
Jun 9, 2019TXTOW00————
Mar 20, 2018TXINJURY01————
Dec 14, 2017TXINJURY02————

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 18, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 6, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 3, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 10, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 9, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 20, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 14, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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