PENMAN SERVICES LTD
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (940) 658-3513, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC56824.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC56824 | Primary | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. Policy AU202600020079 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 16 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 17 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | OK | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | OK | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | OK | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 66.7% | 78.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 1 | 26.7% | 0.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or improper shipping papers (carrier) Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817A | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Air suspension pressure loss Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207F | 1 | 1 |
| Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602C1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172328D | 1 | 0 |
| Fail to display ID Numbers when required. Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172332 | 1 | 0 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1178779 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC56824 |
| Legal name | PENMAN SERVICES LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 455,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 17, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 16, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Questions about PENMAN SERVICES LTD
What does PENMAN SERVICES LTD's operating authority allow?
MC56824: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PENMAN SERVICES LTD is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PENMAN SERVICES LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1178779. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (940) 658-3513, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC56824, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.