DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
DBA: INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC (USDOT 399953) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): YAMONNE BLACKMON (Company officer); WILLIAM MCDADE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/399953/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.9% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=4403 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 196 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 60 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 315 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 190 | 190 | 6 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 15 | 5 |
| OOS percentage | 2.63% | 7.89% | 83.33% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC is a corporation based in DALLAS, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 399953. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 196 power units and 241 drivers, with 315 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.9%. 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.
DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC is a large fleet, operating 196 power units and 241 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dallas, TX. Across 182 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.3% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
182 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 77% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (99) and FL (17), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
9.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 16 times.
The fleet comprises 196 power units (large fleet) and 241 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 98–294 power units (±50% of this carrier's 196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 96 | 12 | 12.5% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Hawaii (HI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 7 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | — | 2.20 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (315 rows) View all 315 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88425680 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88381599 | Jul 8, 2026 | GA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88354514 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88334388 | Jul 7, 2026 | ME | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88258504 | Jun 25, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 88234040 | Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
7 | 393.102C2-C, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 88227497 | Jun 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88214626 | Jun 23, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88186111 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9 | No |
| 88180740 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88167412 | Jun 16, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88164954 | Jun 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88139213 | Jun 12, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88131254 | Jun 12, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 88128069 | Jun 12, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-L, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 88084817 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88045694 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87974173 | May 26, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.9D2-FTF, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87925499 | May 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87907247 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 87856590 | May 13, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87846059 | May 13, 2026 | NY | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 87788031 | May 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87760384 | May 5, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87728954 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA190024-472 | Jan 28, 2026 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76YGHQE11H | Jul 1, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003512107 | Jun 3, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0250525219 | Feb 20, 2025 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003215543 | Jun 3, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA309172200X | Oct 13, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003116252 | Aug 15, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009567078 | Apr 10, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2602300266 | Feb 28, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3010001926 | Feb 14, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS5401225136 | Dec 19, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6452203523 | Sep 7, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002536875 | Feb 24, 2022 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022101326 | Jan 25, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX682FHQE148 | Jan 11, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA110799200X | Nov 3, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002363712 | Sep 9, 2021 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP37782130 | Feb 26, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8983761500 | Jan 28, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS1703196431 | Dec 23, 2019 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5N47HQE1JL | Oct 14, 2019 | TX | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001680798 | Apr 1, 2019 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3201900295 | Jan 24, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5ABDHQE190 | Sep 28, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2018521177 | Mar 12, 2018 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 15, 2021enforcementEnforcement case TX-2021-1177-US0358 — $3,030
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 24 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 21 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 12 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 10 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 7 | 2 |
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 7 | 3 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 6 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 6 | 2 |
| CARSON | CA | 4 | 1 |
| JACKSONVILLE FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 3 |
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