DOWNS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 774851 • 1141 WEAVER ROAD, MCCOMB, MS, 39648
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-346948 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2001 | Nov 18, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TCC-MS00077124 | ON FILE | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC053231 | ON FILE | Nov 9, 1998 | Oct 6, 1999 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-9189500 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C9189500 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2017 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C9189500 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2014 | Jul 10, 2017 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C9189500 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2014 | Jul 6, 2017 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MSA800143 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0052097 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0052097 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2011 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0052097 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0052097 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2010 | Feb 8, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6661612 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2008 | Nov 15, 2010 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00010357 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2008 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00010135 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00010135 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2006 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 483643 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 464414 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00009741 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00009741 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2003 | Sep 3, 2004 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00009562 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2003 | Nov 25, 2003 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00009562 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CT00009562 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2002 | Aug 3, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 380657 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2002 | Sep 16, 2002 |
| MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCV0805502 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MPP131996 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2000 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT7729708 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 1999 | Feb 11, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 344993 | CANCELLED | Nov 9, 1998 | Oct 6, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TCC-MS00077124 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-9189500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C9189500 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C9189500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C9189500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2017 | Jul 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MSA800143 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2014 | Feb 25, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052097 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052097 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052097 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052097 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 8, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6661612 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2010 | Nov 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00010357 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2008 | Nov 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00010135 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2007 | Nov 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00010135 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 483643 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 464414 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2005 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00009741 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00009741 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2004 | Sep 3, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00009562 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2003 | Nov 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00009562 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO | CT00009562 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 3, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 380657 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2002 | Sep 16, 2002 |
| CANCEL | MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MCV0805502 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| CANCEL | MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MPP131996 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2001 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT7729708 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2000 | Feb 11, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC053231 | CARGO | Oct 6, 1999 | Oct 6, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 344993 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 1999 | Oct 6, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-346948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-346948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-346948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-346948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-346948 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 24, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2024 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2017 |
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 26, 2014 | REVOKED | Nov 18, 2024 |
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 13, 2013 | REVOKED | Mar 3, 2014 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2012 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2011 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2008 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2007 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2007 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2006 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2005 | REVOKED | Jun 11, 2012 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2002 |
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 27, 2002 | REVOKED | Sep 13, 2004 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2001 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2000 |
| MC346948 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 1999 |
| MC346948 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 23, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 15, 2001 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2013 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | May 1, 2013 |
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
2 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (17 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2007 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events