- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 54 days (since Mar 24, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
DS BROS TRANSPORT INC
DS BROS TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in EDINBURGH, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3818435. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DS BROS TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Edinburgh, IN. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 110% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AZ (5) and CA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.7% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Vang are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 18, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 26 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Vang | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Ford | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87013172 | Feb 10, 2026 | MO | 3 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86365715 | Nov 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | COTTONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86212339 | Oct 30, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.47A-BRC, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.24 | Yes |
| 85921684 | Sep 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-s/b-santa-nella-cvef |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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20 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 393.205A-WRBH, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 85793718 | Sep 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | CACHE CREEK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85706455 | Sep 5, 2025 | NC | 3 | ORANGE COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85131775 | Jul 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | PIEDMONT SC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86978527 | Jun 12, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8D09 | No |
| 84437887 | Apr 17, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84429313 | Apr 16, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 EAST FORSYTH COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84242690 | Mar 26, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 83503757 | Dec 27, 2024 | AZ | 2 | FLAGSTAFF AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83410736 | Dec 13, 2024 | AZ | 3 | FLAGSTAFF AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.24 | No |
| 83224697 | Nov 20, 2024 | AR | 3 | CONWAY AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.9A3 | No |
| 83196659 | Nov 16, 2024 | CA | 3 | BARSTOW AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83167384 | Nov 13, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 395.30B1, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24C2III | No |
| 82357794 | Aug 8, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81883661 | Jun 10, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BUCKEYE AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81656875 | May 18, 2024 | OK | 1 | BECKHAM POE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.9(a)(2), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81514176 | Apr 27, 2024 | AZ | 3 | SHOW LOW AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81446719 | Apr 25, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside. |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80709382 | Jan 24, 2024 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 79921739 | Oct 13, 2023 | AZ | 3 | TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79750366 | Sep 23, 2023 | CA | 3 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2, 395.8 | No |
| 79217902 | Jul 23, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I25009815 | Feb 15, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AZ0I24063119 | Oct 24, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | MC1380807-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000825-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-000825-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RTX22101077 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA956891031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 25, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 25, 2024
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Mar 24, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Mar 30, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CONWAY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BUCKEYE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 40 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| SHOW LOW AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| TOPOCK PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BARSTOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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