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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (281) 285-8500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC271174.
- 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) | MC271174 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America Policy 257T0343 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 1, 2018 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 11 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | ND | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ND | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2024 | AR | 1 | 1 | 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 343,539 vehicle and 454,274 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 3 | 45.5% | 0.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 36.4% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817AHMSP | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMPMCNP50% | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMTVMCMID | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| DOT-SP or special permit number not entered on shipping paper Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172203A | 1 | 0 |
| HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E2HMHC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 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 | 312736 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC271174 |
| Legal name | M-I DRILLING FLUIDS LLC |
| DBA name | M-I SWACO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Power units | 37 |
| Drivers | 25 |
| Annual mileage | 404,424 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 12, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 7, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkOtherOILFIELD SERVICE MATERIALS
Questions about M-I DRILLING FLUIDS LLC
What does M-I DRILLING FLUIDS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC271174: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about M-I DRILLING FLUIDS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking M-I DRILLING FLUIDS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 312736. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 285-8500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC271174, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOOMIS ARMORED US LLC DBA LOOMIS OR LOOMIS INTERNATIONAL |
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| NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC DBA NEXTIER COMPLETION SERVICES |
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| PLAINS MARKETING LP | 879345 | MC115001 | 1,495 | Active Current · Motus |
| SYSCO USA I INC | 156275 | MC737096 | 1,472 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CEVA FREIGHT LLC | 1719074 | FF7769 | 1,112 | Active Current · Motus |
| STALLION INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LTD DBA STALLION |
1184736 | MC922764 | 991 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| KLX ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 2429857 | MC860737 | 948 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | MC264276 | 606 | Active Current · Motus |
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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.