GLIDER EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3247569 • 2305 BLANCO CT, ARLINGTON, TX, 76001
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-1021343 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTX10079 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTX10079 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2025 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTX10079 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003143-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2024 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003143-00 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003143-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0118295-00 | REPLACED | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0118295-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2023 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20171791-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGD1644-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0485369 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA0485369 | CANCELLED | Dec 16, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0485369 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2019 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTX10079 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTX10079 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTX10079 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003143-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003143-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003143-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0118295-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0118295-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20171791-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGD1644-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0485369 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2021 | Mar 4, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA0485369 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0485369 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2026 |
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 21, 2026 |
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2025 |
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 |
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2022 |
| MC1021343 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2021 |
| MC1021343 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 2019 | — | 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
38 states • 179 inspections
Violation Summary (123 violations from latest 100 of 179 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 5 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (179 inspections)
Showing 50 of 179
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | WY | — | 0 | 0 | ELK MOUNTAIN | I-80 MP 257.13 | — | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 9, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-20 | ...HZ4257 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 22, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NORTH BRUNSWICK TWP | US 1 SECONDARY | ...KZ7153 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | POINT OF ROCKS | I-80 MP 130.84 | ...GW7448 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 11, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | I40W | ...GV0105 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| May 27, 2023 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 3.43 W ONTARIO | I-84 .50 W STANTON BLVD ON RAMP | ...JP1070 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...GV8364 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 27, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...GZ2008 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 3, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BAYTOWN | 2700 NOT REPORTED | ...GV0105 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 12, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | S 10TH ST & SOUTH ST / NORTHBOUND | ...JN4841 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DALLAS | 10300 LBJ FWY | ...GW7680 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
| May 2, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | IR 70 | ...HJ4012 | GLIDER EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events