FRONTIER TANK LINES INC
USDOT 778718 • 6850 TPC DR STE 200, MCKINNEY, TX, 75070
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-353302 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 9, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 315085 | ON FILE | Oct 18, 2019 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9157431 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2005 | Sep 28, 2014 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9085593 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2014 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135918A | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2014 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135918A | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135918A | NAME CHANGED | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9361971 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2008 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9143974 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2005 | Oct 18, 2008 |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6CA3452 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2003 | Feb 15, 2005 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA3452 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2003 | Feb 15, 2005 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA3452 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2003 | Mar 5, 2005 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259019223 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2001 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 259019223 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2001 | Dec 8, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TAP50501-00 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2001 | Apr 25, 2003 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3MH76304900 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2000 | Oct 3, 2001 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3MH76304900 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2000 | Oct 3, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315085 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9085593 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 18, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135918A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135918A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2014 | Oct 18, 2014 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9157431 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2014 | Sep 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9361971 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135918A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9143974 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2008 | Oct 18, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA3452 | CARGO | Mar 5, 2005 | Mar 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA3452 | CARGO | Feb 15, 2005 | Feb 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | 6CA3452 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2005 | Feb 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TAP50501-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2003 | Apr 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259019223 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2002 | Nov 27, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259019223 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2001 | Dec 8, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3MH76304900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2001 | Oct 3, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3MH76304900 | CARGO | Oct 3, 2001 | Oct 3, 2001 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC353302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2014 |
| MC353302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2005 |
| MC353302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2003 |
| MC353302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 31, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC353302 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 8, 1999 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
22 states • 575 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 575 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 | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.67 | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 3 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202A5 | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.332A | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.502A1 | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.506A-HMPMC | Placard not visible from direction it faces | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (575 inspections)
Showing 50 of 575
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...VC5458 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | E 13900 NOT REPORTED FWY | ...UH2327 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WILDER | KY0009 | ...VJ4561 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | RAMP 78A | ...406588 | FRONTIER TANK LINES |
| Mar 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | E 7600 RL THORNTON FWY | ...UH2332 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Feb 7, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Fitzgerald | HWY 90 AT HWY 233 | ...UH1481 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 130001 WEST FWY | ...UH2289 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Aug 18, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON | I-40 EB | ...VC5455 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HURST | 700 NOT REPORTED | ...306138 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Aug 13, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLIMAX | GA 38 AT GA 262 | ...UH1480 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 12, 2024 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NEWTON | GA 37 At GA 91 | ...UH2329 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | 49 | ...UP3680 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRESTVIEW HILLS | I 0275 | ...743789 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Sep 1, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 100 IH345 FWY | ...218449 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...KL7351 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| May 3, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAYRE | EXIT 26 | ...841376 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Apr 11, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | W 5300 KATY FWY | ...215330 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Oct 22, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | INTERSTATE-40 EB | ...218450 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Sep 19, 2022 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | LAFAYETTE RD | ...NZ1958 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Sep 16, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAILEY | NOT REPORTED | ...585685 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | S MORGAN RD | ...660460 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | S MORGAN RD | ...660460 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Sep 4, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 EB | ...218443 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| May 6, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | I-240 | ...013936 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALBUQUERQUE | NM 47 & WOODWARD RD SE | ...402399 | FRONTIER TANK LINES INC |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events