Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below.
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, (214) 688-6900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC246474.
- 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) | MC246474 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT28344A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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
26 of 98 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 192 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | LA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | LA | 3 | 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
97 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 126 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 | 65 | 31 | 67.0% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | 22.7% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 10 | 9 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 7 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 7 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 5 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 4 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Shelby, NC | 0 | 1 |
| May 21, 2025 | Suwanee, GA | 0 | 3 |
| May 2, 2025 | Clear Creek (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Kings Mountain, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | Canton, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 486924 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC246474 |
| Legal name | DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | DESIGN TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 76 |
| Drivers | 68 |
| Annual mileage | 7,452,647 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 19, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 5, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
What does DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC246474: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC 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 DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 486924. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (214) 688-6900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC246474, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.