DESIGN TEAM SIGN COMPANY LLC
USDOT 720671 • 255 OLD MORRIS CHAPEL ROAD, ADAMSVILLE, TN, 38310
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-648750 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 5, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 3L595474 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CARGO | 4371803US | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2010 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 3L595474 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AW5 D126681 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 4259857BSIG | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2014 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 4371803US | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4371803US | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | BIPD/Primary | 4371803US | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Apr 16, 2014 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4371803US | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKY91428923068 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 22, 2010 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKY91428923068 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | YYKY91428923078 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2008 | Jan 22, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3L595474 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 3L595474 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AW5 D126681 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4259857BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | CARGO | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2014 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2014 | Apr 16, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2010 | Feb 14, 2010 |
| CANCEL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYKY91428923078 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2010 | Jan 22, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91428923068 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2010 | Jan 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91428923068 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4371803US | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-648750 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-648750 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC648750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 |
| MC648750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC648750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 3, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2017 |
| MC648750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 2008 | REVOKED | Feb 1, 2010 |
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
16 states • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (36 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2009 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2009 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2006 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2005 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records