CRAIG BARBER
USDOT 3048921 • DBA: PRIME TRANSPORT • 1210 SUPERIOR RD, MAGNOLIA, TX, 77354-1659
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-072485 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-06 | ON FILE | Oct 3, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-06 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-05 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-04 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-03 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2022 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-03 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2022 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2021 | Oct 3, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX002958-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS094062 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2018 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS081228 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-06 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-06 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2021 | Oct 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX002958-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS094062 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS081228 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2018 | Oct 3, 2018 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2025 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2024 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2021 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2019 |
| MC072485 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2018 |
| MC072485 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 22, 2018 | — | 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
1 state • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602B | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.3 | State/local laws ordinances regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1 | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.13C3 | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.405(c) | 180.405(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
| 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(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (47 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
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASADENA | CHANNEL CITY RD | ...224577 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Sep 17, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JERSEY VILLAGE | 16200 US 290 HWY | ...418479 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Feb 24, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHENANDOAH | 19000 NOT REPORTED | ...139222 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Jan 25, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 11360 EASTEX FWY | ...746694 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Aug 31, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 20600 US 290 FRONTAGE RD | ...270881 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Jul 1, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | S 7100 SOUTH LP E FWY | ...M93476 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Dec 30, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 6000 NORTH LP E FWY | ...157445 | CRAIG BARBER |
| Dec 7, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records