DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC

USDOT 399953 • DBA: INTERSTATE BATTERIES • 14221 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 1000, DALLAS, TX, 75254

ACTIVE

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:Not on file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

399,953

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

State

Texas

Phone

9729911444

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

196

Drivers (MCS-150)

241

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

5,008,908

Physical Address

14221 DALLAS PARKWAY STE 1000, DALLAS, TX, 75254

Contact

Phone: 9729911444

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Drugs / Alcohol

0.00

Vehicle Maintenance

2.24

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections

284

Violations

21 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

7.0%

Driver OOS %

4.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

196

Drivers (MCS-150)

241

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Inspection Activity Map

22 states • 284 inspections

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Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 284 inspections)

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Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 284 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	14	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	5	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834A-HMC	General loading/unloading hazmat	4	4	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	3	3	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	3	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP	Placarding violation	2	2	8	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19	Hazard warning signal inoperable	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504A-HMPS	Placarding - table 1 materials	2	2	8	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:397.3-SLL	State/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated	2	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT	390.21TB2-DOT	2	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:172.303A-HMM	HM (Markings) - Displaying an HM package with prohibited marking(s).	1	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50%	Movement of damaged hazmat packages	1	1	9	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC	107.620B-HMAMC	1	0	—	Unknown
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:107.601	107.601	1	0	—	Unknown
FMCSR:172.200A	Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate	1	0	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.504A	Placarding - table 1 materials	1	1	8	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602C1	Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information	1	0	—	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834A	General loading/unloading hazmat	1	1	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.23A2	Operating a CMV without a CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-F	Fuel - Dripping leak.	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC	Placarding violation	1	1	8	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM	Suspension defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL	Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	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	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL	Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-16.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

4.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-2.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.90vs nat'l 1.80

-0.90 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (284 inspections)

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Inspection History (284 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 3, 2026	87498056	Roadside	AR	Level 1	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	Details unavailable	No
Apr 2, 2026	87504797	Roadside	WA	Level 2	ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	Details unavailable	No
Apr 1, 2026	87481073	E/B 580 LIVERMORE SCALES	CA	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLN	Yes
Mar 30, 2026	87436575	SNYDER TOWNSHIP PA	PA	Level 1	CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87455300	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 1	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.201B-FR, 393.9A-LHLI	No
Mar 25, 2026	87412522	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87435026	EAST WENATCHEE WA	WA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 24, 2026	87389403	SEFFNER FL	FL	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 19, 2026	87346635	CAJON SCALES	CA	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLSR, 177.834A-HMC	Yes
Mar 19, 2026	87377064	GRAPEVINE IF	CA	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.9A-LFTSI	No
Mar 18, 2026	87325864	CASTAIC IF	CA	Level 1	RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Mar 13, 2026	87299745	TROY TOWNSHIP PA	PA	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Mar 10, 2026	87268776	PUNTA GORDA FL	FL	Level 2	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	396.3A1-BALAC	No
Mar 4, 2026	87218724	Roadside	CA	Level 3	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSIV	No
Mar 3, 2026	87194339	NIMITZ SCALES S/B	CA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	172.303A-HMM	No
Feb 23, 2026	87140817	NIMITZ IF	CA	Level 1	CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Feb 20, 2026	87109536	JACKSONVILLE FL	FL	Level 2	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 19, 2026	87122444	CAJON SCALES	CA	Level 3	ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Feb 18, 2026	87110502	ELLENSBURG WA	WA	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	7	393.11A1-LFTSM, 177.817A-HMSP, 177.834A-HMC	Yes
Feb 11, 2026	87072175	CAMPBELL NY	NY	Level 3	CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 10, 2026	87079329	IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE	TX	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 6, 2026	87037295	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	87009647	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 1	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	86999648	CAJON PLATFORM SCALES	CA	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	393.78, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LHLI	No
Feb 3, 2026	87244775	EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE	CA	Level 1	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86980131	IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE	TX	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 2, 2026	86996503	US290 WB MP 518	TX	Level 2	PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 28, 2026	86908864	CASTAIC CVEF	CA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 26, 2026	86900610	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL	No
Jan 20, 2026	86883374	57	IL	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 20, 2026	86846896	I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES	CA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LFTSI	No
Jan 15, 2026	5639001539	Roadside	VA	Level 1	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	Details unavailable	No
Jan 12, 2026	86779062	SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOME	PA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 12, 2026	86787090	LOVELAND CO	CO	Level 2	FORD TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 8, 2026	86759096	DAWSONVILLE GA	GA	Level 1	ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2026	86730339	CASTAIC IF	CA	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 6, 2026	86729640	IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE	TX	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jan 6, 2026	86732199	STARKE FL	FL	Level 2	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	107.620B-HMAMC	No
Dec 30, 2025	86698068	EB ANTELOPE SCALE	CA	Level 1	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL	No
Dec 29, 2025	86673257	CASTAIC SCALES	CA	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 15, 2025	86636247	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.9A-LFTSI	No
Dec 11, 2025	86576169	CAJON SCALES	CA	Level 1	ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 10, 2025	86574964	CORDELIA IF	CA	Level 1	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 10, 2025	86556939	I-15 SB CAJON PLATFORM SCALE	CA	Level 2	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 9, 2025	86536145	PAGOSA SPRINGS CO	CO	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 5, 2025	86516868	US220NB NEAR NC770	NC	Level 2	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 26, 2025	86454191	GILROY IF	CA	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.201B-FR	No
Nov 25, 2025	86451646	AUBURN AREA	CA	Level 2	HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 25, 2025	86425695	LAKE PLACID FL	FL	Level 1	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 12, 2025	86733046	MONTICELLO UT	UT	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

181 total · 9.4% OOS

2024-042026-04

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CORDELIA IF23

GILROY IF21

CASTAIC IF11 · 1 OOS

GRAPEVINE IF10

BRIGHAM CITY UT7 · 3 OOS

CAJON SCALES6 · 2 OOS

CARSON PLATFORM SCALES6

NIMITZ IF6 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance141 · 23 OOS

Unsafe Driving62

Hazardous Materials24 · 17 OOS

Driver Fitness12 · 10 OOS

General/Admin9

Hours of Service5 · 1 OOS

Unknown4

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 7 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jan 28, 2026	CA	TOW	0	CARSON	AVALON BLVD	...400262	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Jul 1, 2025	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...343979	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Jun 3, 2025	MI	TOW	0	ADAMS TWP	STATE	...244507	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Feb 20, 2025	VA	INJURY	2	ROANOKE CITY	ROY WEBBER EXPRESSWAY (NORTH LANES)	...F08208	INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Jun 3, 2024	MI	TOW	0	SCIO TWP	JACKSON RD	...244507	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Oct 13, 2023	PA	TOW	0	DELAWARE TOWNSHIP	ROUTE 0405 S	...066092	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Aug 15, 2023	IL	TOW	0	CHICAGO	N WESTERN AVE	...F04397	INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Apr 10, 2023	CA	TOW	0	WEST SACRAMENTO	REED AVE/STILLWATER RD	...443079	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Feb 28, 2023	CA	TOW	0	RANCHO CORDOVA	RT50 EB/137ft W/HAZEL AV	...S56594	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Feb 14, 2023	CA	INJURY	1	HUNTINGTON BEACH	TALBERT AV/200FT W OF KOVACS LN	...304625	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Dec 19, 2022	MS	TOW	0	BATESVILLE	278	...211264	INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Sep 7, 2022	CA	TOW	0	SAN DIEGO	RT8/1800ft E of COLLEGE AV	...139852	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Feb 24, 2022	MI	TOW	0	WOODSTOCK TWP	US-223	...114391	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Jan 25, 2022	NJ	TOW	0	FRANKLIN TWP	PENNSYLVANIA AVE **	...140448	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Jan 11, 2022	TX	TOW	0	SAN MARCOS	S 100 LBJ DR	...249279	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Nov 3, 2021	PA	TOW	0	SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP	ROUTE 0202 S	...244549	INTERSTATE BATTERIES
Sep 9, 2021	MI	INJURY	1	NORVELL TWP	WAMPLERS LAKE	...244507	DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC
Feb 26, 2020	NY	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 28, 2020	FL	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 23, 2019	MS	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 14, 2019	TX	INJURY	4	—	—	—	—
Apr 1, 2019	MI	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 24, 2019	CA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Sep 28, 2018	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 12, 2018	AR	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—