ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3139107 • 1535 CANDY LANE, EDINBURG, TX, 78539
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-097959 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | ON FILE | Feb 6, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2024 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2023 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2023 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHTX1901259947-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1252-04 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2021 | Jun 27, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1252-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2020 | Jun 27, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1252-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1252 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2024 | Jan 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901259947-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1252-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1252-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2021 | Jun 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1252-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2020 | Jun 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1252 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2025 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2025 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2024 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2023 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2022 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2021 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2020 |
| MC097959 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 |
| MC097959 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 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
19 states • 99 inspections
Violation Summary (352 violations from 99 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 37 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 21 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 15 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 15 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 13 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 5 | 5 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(f) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A | No CDL endorsement | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2I | Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C2 | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 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:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.28(a) | 395.28(a) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (99 inspections)
Showing 50 of 99
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035KTA | ...679690 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | US HIGHWAY 59 | ...822036 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 23, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-12 | ...290381 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 22, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHARR | N 2700 INTERSTATE 69C HWY | ...626358 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 31, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEITCHFIELD | WK9001 | ...281309 | ROUTE 281 LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 11, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records