HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/561077-zewald-trucking-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC
Doing business as ZDT DELIVERY
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (713) 728-3278, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC273704.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC273704 | — | Great American Insurance Company of New York Policy IMP 6003054 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 6, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC273704 | — | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 73TRS138071 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 16, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC273704 | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL Policy CA861342179 | Aug 9, 2025 | Replaced |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC273704 | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy KSCA000047-00 | Aug 9, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC273704 | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy KSCA000047-00 | Aug 9, 2024 | Replaced |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC273704 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN Policy 02TRM059745-01 | Jun 28, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC273704 | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL Policy CA 2278485 | Jun 23, 2020 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 2 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 2 · Texas avg 7.7%
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- TX 1 50.0%
- LA 1 50.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 2
2 straight trucks
Freightliner 1Isuzu 1
8 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Lodge Lumber 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | LA | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 1, 2025 | TX | 1 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 347,704 vehicle and 460,473 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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 77.8% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 561077 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC273704 |
| Legal name | ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC |
| DBA name | ZDT DELIVERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 55,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 21, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @aol.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 4 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionWater Well
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC
What does ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC273704: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ZEWALD TRUCKING SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 561077. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 728-3278, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC273704, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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