WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC
USDOT 3769949 • DBA: CACTUS EXPRESS • 9316 US HWY 271 N, POWDERLY, TX, 75473
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-1345359 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 14, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00013100 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | Nov 18, 2023 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00013100 | REPLACED | May 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0304326 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2021 | May 24, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0304326 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00013100 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2023 | Nov 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00013100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 0304326 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 0304326 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1345359 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2023 |
| MC1345359 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2023 |
| MC1345359 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 2021 | — | 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
5 states • 339 inspections
Violation Summary (216 violations from latest 100 of 339 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 23 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 12 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 12 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 10 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.207G | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (339 inspections)
Showing 50 of 339
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 804 COUNTY ROAD 3250 | ...X64680 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| May 29, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEPORT | NOT REPORTED | ...U31918 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| May 17, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...X47211 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...BK5597 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 20, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEVEN POINTS | W 600 CEDAR CREEK PKWY | ...AY3896 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORSICANA | NOT REPORTED | ...208189 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TALCO | NOT REPORTED | ...U31917 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SULPHUR SPRINGS | NOT REPORTED | ...452378 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Dec 2, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILMER | 899 TITUS ST | ...NK6656 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GP3091 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED H.C. | S 50TH ST (HWY 41) | ...225246 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAWYER | N 4310 RD | ...B06190 | CACTUS EXPRESS |
| Jun 10, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...JF9564 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARIS | SE 4200 LOOP 286 | ...NK6675 | WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRANT | US-271 | ...491990 | CACTUS EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records