COURTESY DRIVING INC
USDOT 4271236 • 528 MCQUEARY ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76012
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1658821 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | ON FILE | Aug 22, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | REPLACED | Aug 22, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | REPLACED | May 15, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT9712951113 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4897640-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4162669-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2025 | Nov 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT9712951113 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4897640-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2025 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4162669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1658821 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC1658821 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2025 |
| MC1658821 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 |
| MC1658821 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2024 | — | 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
4 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.25A1 | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9C3-I | Inspection - Unauthorized removal of an out-of-service vehicle sticker/decal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42A-BM | Brakes - parking brake defective | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 87397785 | US59 NB INEZ SCALE | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.48A | No |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 87178048 | STOCKBRIDGE GA | GA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LBL, 383.25A1 | Yes |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 85131612 | ANDERSON SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84546086 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.75C, 393.9, 387.303B4 | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83730076 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 20 | 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| Jan 25, 2025 | 83729961 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 26 | 393.75A1-TFSMF, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.48A-BMBCBD | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 83574158 | WELLFORD SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records