DOWNS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 774851 • 1141 WEAVER ROAD, MCCOMB, MS, 39648

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
774,851
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6015516624
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
148
Physical Address
1141 WEAVER ROAD, MCCOMB, MS, 39648
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1671, MCCOMB, MS, 39649
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 17.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.9 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 27, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-346948REVOKEDNov 20, 2001Nov 18, 2024

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INCBIPD/PrimaryTCC-MS00077124ON FILEDec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC053231ON FILENov 9, 1998Oct 6, 1999

Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C-9189500CANCELLEDJun 13, 2024Nov 12, 2024
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary01-C9189500CANCELLEDJul 6, 2017Jun 19, 2024
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C9189500CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2014Jul 10, 2017
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C9189500REPLACEDFeb 25, 2014Jul 6, 2017
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMSA800143CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2013Feb 25, 2014
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0052097CANCELLEDApr 23, 2012Jun 4, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0052097CANCELLEDSep 27, 2011Apr 23, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0052097CANCELLEDFeb 8, 2011Sep 27, 2011
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCM0052097CANCELLEDNov 15, 2010Feb 8, 2011
PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6661612REPLACEDNov 15, 2008Nov 15, 2010
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00010357CANCELLEDNov 15, 2007Nov 15, 2008
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00010135CANCELLEDApr 23, 2007Nov 15, 2007
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00010135CANCELLEDNov 15, 2006Apr 23, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary483643CANCELLEDNov 15, 2005Nov 15, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary464414CANCELLEDNov 15, 2004Nov 15, 2005
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009741CANCELLEDSep 3, 2004Nov 15, 2004
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009741CANCELLEDNov 25, 2003Sep 3, 2004
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009562REPLACEDSep 1, 2003Nov 25, 2003
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009562CANCELLEDAug 3, 2003Sep 1, 2003
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCT00009562CANCELLEDNov 15, 2002Aug 3, 2003
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary380657CANCELLEDMar 11, 2002Sep 16, 2002
MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMCV0805502CANCELLEDMar 8, 2001Aug 31, 2001
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.BIPD/PrimaryMPP131996CANCELLEDMar 8, 2000Mar 8, 2001
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT7729708CANCELLEDNov 8, 1999Feb 11, 2000
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary344993CANCELLEDNov 9, 1998Oct 6, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INCTCC-MS00077124BIPD/PrimaryDec 27, 2025Dec 27, 2025
CANCELSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C-9189500BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2024Nov 12, 2024
CANCELSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY01-C9189500BIPD/PrimaryJun 19, 2024Jun 19, 2024
TERM/CANCLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C9189500BIPD/PrimaryJul 10, 2017Jul 10, 2017
TERM/REPLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C9189500BIPD/PrimaryJul 6, 2017Jul 6, 2017
CANCELHALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMSA800143BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2014Feb 25, 2014
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0052097BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2012Jun 4, 2012
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0052097BIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2012Apr 23, 2012
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0052097BIPD/PrimarySep 27, 2011Sep 27, 2011
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYCM0052097BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2011Feb 8, 2011
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANYCA 6661612BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2010Nov 15, 2010
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00010357BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2008Nov 15, 2008
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00010135BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2007Nov 15, 2007
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00010135BIPD/PrimaryApr 23, 2007Apr 23, 2007
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.483643BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2006Nov 15, 2006
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.464414BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2005Nov 15, 2005
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009741BIPD/PrimaryNov 15, 2004Nov 15, 2004
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009741BIPD/PrimarySep 3, 2004Sep 3, 2004
TERM/REPLACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009562BIPD/PrimaryNov 25, 2003Nov 25, 2003
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009562BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2003Sep 1, 2003
CANCELACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COCT00009562BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2003Aug 3, 2003
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.380657BIPD/PrimarySep 16, 2002Sep 16, 2002
CANCELMAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMCV0805502BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2001Aug 31, 2001
CANCELMGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.MPP131996BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2001Mar 8, 2001
CANCELTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT7729708BIPD/PrimaryFeb 11, 2000Feb 11, 2000
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC053231CARGOOct 6, 1999Oct 6, 1999
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.344993BIPD/PrimaryOct 6, 1999Oct 6, 1999

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-346948INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-346948INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-346948INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-346948INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-346948INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (19 events)

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Authority Action History (19 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 24, 2025Unknown
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 23, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2024
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 13, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 7, 2017
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 26, 2014REVOKEDNov 18, 2024
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 13, 2013REVOKEDMar 3, 2014
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 10, 2012
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 12, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2011
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 20, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 14, 2008
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 19, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 16, 2007
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 28, 2007
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 19, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 20, 2006
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 19, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 17, 2005
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 11, 2005REVOKEDJun 11, 2012
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 10, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 22, 2002
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 27, 2002REVOKEDSep 13, 2004
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 3, 2001DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 9, 2001
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 14, 2000
MC346948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 2, 1999DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 19, 1999
MC346948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 23, 1998REVOKEDNov 15, 2001

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Apr 13, 2013Unsatisfactory = UnfitACTIVEMay 1, 2013

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
37
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.6%
Driver OOS %
17.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states17 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (37 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general425Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.18vs nat'l 1.80
+0.38 above avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 7, 2007LAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 27, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 18, 2024
Authority
Nov 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2013
OOS
OOS order rescinded
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Apr 13, 2013
OOS
OOS order issued
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Jun 4, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 23, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 27, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 8, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 7, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 23, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Sep 3, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Nov 25, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary

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