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ARIEL TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 3350739 • 2622 HAWTHORNE PARK COURT, HOUSTON, TX, 77038

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
3,350,739
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Texas
Phone
5616324502
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
320,000
BOC-3 Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Physical Address
2622 HAWTHORNE PARK COURT, HOUSTON, TX, 77038
Contact
Phone: 5616324502

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 43.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 20.1 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 21.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.0 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: Aug 7, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1071215ACTIVEUnknownAug 7, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDC920000382-00ON FILEAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-XPT-TX-19-S0350222-00CANCELLEDSep 17, 2024Aug 7, 2025
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-XPT-TX-19-S0350222-00REPLACEDAug 7, 2024Sep 17, 2024
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH01-0001695-01CANCELLEDAug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2024
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH01-0000363-01REPLACEDJul 11, 2023Aug 7, 2023
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH01-0000363-01CANCELLEDAug 6, 2022Jul 28, 2023
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH01-0000363-01REPLACEDAug 6, 2022Jul 11, 2023
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA02473134REPLACEDDec 28, 2021Aug 6, 2022
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA02473134REPLACEDAug 6, 2020Dec 28, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDC920000382-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025
CANCELACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-XPT-TX-19-S0350222-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2025Aug 7, 2025
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-XPT-TX-19-S0350222-00BIPD/PrimarySep 17, 2024Sep 17, 2024
CANCELHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCH01-0001695-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCH01-0000363-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCH01-0000363-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCH01-0000363-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 11, 2023Jul 11, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA02473134BIPD/PrimaryAug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA02473134BIPD/PrimaryDec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1071215COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 11, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 7, 2025
MC1071215COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 11, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 6, 2024
MC1071215COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 3, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 12, 2023
MC1071215MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 20, 2020—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
26%
Unsafe Driving
27%

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

Inspections
23
Violations
104
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
43.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
21.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 23 inspections

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Violation Summary (104 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (104 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp121—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general435Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal32—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.70B1ICoupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87BWarning flags on projecting loads missing103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BHTCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
43.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+20.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
21.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.52vs nat'l 1.80
+2.72 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 (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687440761REST STOP RD AT IH45TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 393.9TSYes
Mar 23, 202687385207IH35 SB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR12393.207A, 393.45DLPC, 393.45DLUVYes
Mar 12, 202687344517IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11TUNo
Jan 13, 202686866782702 IH45 SB SVC RDTXLevel 2UTBC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 6, 202686840496IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370)TXLevel 2WILS SEMI-TRAILER8393.9, 396.5B, 393.11TUYes
Jan 4, 202686717225IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A, 395.8A-ELDYes
Oct 21, 202586182455RoadsideTXLevel 2WILS SEMI-TRAILER3393.9, 393.70B1INo
Sep 12, 20258588175513275 IH45 NB SVC RDTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9HNo
May 22, 202584854190IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR17393.9, 393.47E, 393.95FYes
Mar 31, 202584306735200 E SAM HOUSTON PKTXLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 17, 202583900271LACASSINE LALALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 12, 202585421943IH-0035W IN TARRANT CO. (39-67TXLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER7393.110B, 393.9, 393.104F3Yes
Jan 3, 202583579604CACHE CREEK SCALESCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-BHTC, 393.45B2-BYes
Nov 14, 202483245915US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 4TRAO SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 11, 202483149305DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Jul 24, 202482203560US59 HODGENOKLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 27, 202482011575RoadsideTXLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a)Yes
Jun 25, 202482097121RoadsideTXLevel 2FONT SEMI-TRAILER6393.9(a), 393.209(d), 393.55(c)(1)Yes
Jun 18, 202481962298SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR14393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 10, 202481326152MENA ARARLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55(d)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Oct 16, 202380010128IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURYTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6390.21(a), 393.209(e), 393.75(a)(4)Yes
Jul 14, 202379176495IH 45 NORTHBOUND NEW WAVERLYTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes
May 5, 202378576480US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 4FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 57.9% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE2 · 1 OOS
US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-7382
DESERT HILLS IF1 · 1 OOS
US59 HODGEN1
13275 IH45 NB SVC RD1
200 E SAM HOUSTON PK1
702 IH45 SB SVC RD1
LACASSINE LA1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness4 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 4, 2025TXINJURY01SEALYNOT REPORTED...297569ARIEL TRANSPORT LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 7, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1071215
Aug 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Dec 28, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

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