STEVEN SPARKMAN
USDOT 459459 • DBA: STEVEN SPARKMAN TRANSPORTATION • 911 WEST 3RD ST, QUANAH, TX, 79525
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 967150001 | ON FILE | Jun 28, 2017 | Jun 28, 2018 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 3834371 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2016 | Jun 28, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN118631 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 357808 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CBP356066 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2011 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CBP356066 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CBP356066 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CBP356066 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2011 | Jun 29, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 4638691 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2010 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | LOO8296 | CANCELLED | Sep 6, 1991 | Apr 14, 1992 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 967150001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 3834371 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2017 | Jun 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN118631 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2013 | Nov 6, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357808 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2012 | Apr 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CBP356066 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2011 | Jun 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 4638691 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | LOO8296 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 1992 | Apr 14, 1992 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-246733 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-246733 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC246733 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Unknown | RENUMBERED | Sep 22, 1992 |
| MC246733 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 29, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC246733 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2013 |
| MC246733 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2012 |
| MC246733 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2011 |
| MC246733 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 6, 2010 | REVOKED | Nov 12, 2013 |
| MC246733 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 4, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC246733 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 1992 | REVOKED | Jun 9, 1992 |
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
6 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.118(d)(3) | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 14 AT MP 102 | ...134107 | STEVEN SPARKMAN |
| Dec 10, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | QUANAH | N 102 MAIN ST | ...368720 | STEVEN SPARKMAN |
| Apr 26, 2023 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | COMMERCE CITY | 5000 E 52ND AVE | ...677487 | STEVEN SPARKMAN |
| Nov 28, 2021 | TX | FATAL | 2 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...677487 | STEVEN SPARKMAN |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records