DENT TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 862131 • 225 CR 109, SWEETWATER, TX, 79556
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0197854001 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2025 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10046499 | ON FILE | Aug 23, 2016 | Sep 13, 2017 |
| CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CARGO | CCP409022 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2006 | Jul 26, 2006 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 737101001 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08618301 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2017 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT774902002 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 29, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT774902-8006-061 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2006 | Jun 29, 2016 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXCA20188 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2006 | Jun 29, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 950147 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2005 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 710023 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2004 | Mar 22, 2005 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MI4209-22643 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2004 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MI4209-22643 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2004 | Apr 19, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN386099 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2003 | Mar 22, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN386099 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2003 | Mar 22, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 710061 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2002 | Mar 22, 2003 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | BIPD/Primary | LSRT799750 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2001 | Mar 22, 2002 |
| STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | BIPD/Primary | LSRT 799261 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2000 | Mar 22, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0197854001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 737101001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08618301 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10046499 | SURETY | Sep 13, 2017 | Sep 13, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT774902002 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2017 | Jun 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT774902-8006-061 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CCP409022 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2006 | Jul 26, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | TXCA20188 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2006 | Jun 29, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | MI4209-22643 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2006 | Apr 19, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | MI4209-22643 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 950147 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2006 | Mar 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 710023 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2005 | Mar 22, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN386099 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2004 | Mar 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN386099 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2003 | Mar 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 710061 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2003 | Mar 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | LSRT799750 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2002 | Mar 22, 2002 |
| CANCEL | STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO | LSRT 799261 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2001 | Mar 22, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-379519 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-379519 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC379519 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2017 |
| MC379519 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 14, 2017 |
| MC379519 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2006 |
| MC379519 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 19, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC379519 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 2000 | REVOKED | Jun 5, 2002 |
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
3 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 10 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(iii) | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRANBURY | E 800 NOT REPORTED | ...FT8096 | DENT TRUCK LINES INC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEATHERFORD | 2400 INTERSTATE 20 | ...FT8150 | DENT TRUCK LINES INC |
| Sep 9, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...FT8097 | DENT TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2011 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 26, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2008 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2008 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events