TRISTA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

USDOT 3926226 • 1012 E DALLAS AVE, KERMIT, TX, 79745

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
3,926,226
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7867752770
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
97,926
Physical Address
1012 E DALLAS AVE, KERMIT, TX, 79745
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 38.9%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 15.5 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.5 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: Mar 30, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1535556ACTIVEUnknownMar 30, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00ON FILEMar 30, 2025Jan 24, 2026

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00REPLACEDMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00CANCELLEDMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2026
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA968102761REPLACEDMar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2026Mar 30, 2026
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 24, 2026Jan 24, 2026
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA968102761BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-TX-19-S0348323-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1535556COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 3, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 30, 2026
MC1535556MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 14, 2023Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
27%

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

Inspections
18
Violations
49
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
38.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
22.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (49 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(c)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(b)(2)Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34(a)(1)Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
38.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+15.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.72vs nat'l 1.80
+0.92 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 (18 inspections)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 18, 202687154356US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 17, 202686837756G93 SCALESMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 3, 202586475345HIGH SPRINGS FLFLLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 24, 202586420092BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A1, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Nov 11, 202586301975RoadsideTXLevel 2TRAN SEMI-TRAILER4390.21(a), 393.11TL, 393.45DLUVNo
Sep 28, 202585940442SH 6 MP 600TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7392.9, 393.60D, 395.8A-ELDYes
Aug 8, 202585451336BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jun 24, 202585104255US 290 E/B @ KICKAPOTXLevel 2TRAN SEMI-TRAILER3383.23A2, 393.11TU, 393.60CYes
Jan 23, 202583709492RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9Yes
Jan 7, 202583557262SH-0071 IN TRAVIS CO. (546-590TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.110BYes
Oct 29, 202483075510IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.104B, 393.11TU, 393.110BYes
Sep 12, 202482672693IH10 MP 350TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202482487449RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 23, 202482258340RoadsideTXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Feb 1, 202480793049US 87 MILEPOST 472TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d), 393.9(a)No
Jan 29, 202480734355US 180 MM 388TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 18, 202480680169IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURYTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3383.23(a)(2), 393.55(e), 395.8(e)(1)Yes
Jul 16, 202379161356CHEYENNE I-25 POEWYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK16393.45(b)(2), 395.8(e)(1), 393.60(d)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

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

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 24, 2023TXINJURY01NEW BRAUNFELSW 2300 SH 46...BS5529TRISTA TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 30, 2026
Authority
Mar 30, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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