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RONALD ARMSTRONG

USDOT 2976849 • DBA: STRONGARM TRANSPORT • 1092 COUNTY ROAD 1008, MULESHOE, TX, 79347

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,976,849
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Texas
Phone
8067297731
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
334,953
BOC-3 Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Physical Address
1092 COUNTY ROAD 1008, MULESHOE, TX, 79347
Contact
Phone: 8067297731

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 16.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.0 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

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 14, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-011957ACTIVEUnknownFeb 14, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary506-9087073ON FILEFeb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-9061036REPLACEDFeb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2024
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0070101CANCELLEDMar 15, 2022Feb 15, 2023
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0070101REPLACEDMar 15, 2022Feb 14, 2023
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0067969CANCELLEDMar 13, 2021Apr 19, 2022
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0067969REPLACEDMar 13, 2021Mar 15, 2022
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA 0504494REPLACEDMar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2021
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42513038-1CANCELLEDMar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2019
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA42513038CANCELLEDMar 13, 2017Mar 13, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY506-9087073BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2025Feb 14, 2025
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.506-9061036BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2024Feb 14, 2024
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0070101BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2023Feb 15, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0070101BIPD/PrimaryFeb 14, 2023Feb 14, 2023
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0067969BIPD/PrimaryApr 19, 2022Apr 19, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0067969BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA 0504494BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2021Mar 13, 2021
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42513038-1BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019
CANCELHALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYA42513038BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC011957COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 19, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2023
MC011957COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 12, 2019
MC011957COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 14, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2018
MC011957MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 17, 2017—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
13%
Unsafe Driving
4%

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

Inspections
18
Violations
64
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.2%
Driver OOS %
16.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states • 18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (64 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (64 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.32BELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70BCoupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.56vs nat'l 1.80
+1.76 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 (18 inspections)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 31, 202687458935WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Feb 1, 202686949307IH820 EBTXLevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER6393.11TL, 393.203E, 393.55C1No
Nov 25, 202586456966PETERSBURG VAVALevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 4, 202586255110TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER5393.9TS, 393.60C, 393.95ANo
Aug 22, 202585622680US287 MM 52TXLevel 2WLKR SEMI-TRAILER3393.11TL, 393.9TS, 396.17CNo
Mar 12, 202584193693LAT:35 45' 24.8NTXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.53B, 393.60CNo
Dec 3, 202483317483I-55ILLevel 2WALE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 19, 202483202116MARION ARARLevel 3WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER5395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLTL, 383.95A-LCDLYes
Jul 11, 202482106669MM 420 PULLOUTWYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b)Yes
Apr 27, 202481496340TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER3393.95(a), 393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2)No
Apr 5, 202481297809IH35 SB 502TXLevel 2WLKR SEMI-TRAILER11393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2)Yes
Dec 3, 20238031244702 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 2WALK SEMI-TRAILER2393.51, 392.2Yes
Dec 1, 202380312545HWY 151 SB @ E17IALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.60(d), 396.17(c), 396.9(d)(2)No
Nov 29, 202380507180TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3WALK SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 15, 202380172548RoadsideNELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.60(d), 392.2, 396.17(c)No
Oct 5, 202379848026TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 1WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER5395.8E1PC, 396.17C-PI, 396.3A1-FYes
Sep 13, 202379841196RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 383.51(a)Yes
Aug 29, 202379556947RoadsideNMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY3
WEST MEMPHIS AR1
02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER1 · 1 OOS
HWY 151 SB @ E171
I-551
TERRE HAUTE IN1 · 1 OOS
IH35 SB 5021 · 1 OOS
IH820 EB1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 14, 2025UTTOW00ELWOODI15, at MP 376...459692STRONGARM TRANSPORT

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in UT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 14, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-011957
Feb 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 19, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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