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D ROSS TRANSPORTATION INC
Fate, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3131297 · MC 93281
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-93281 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC093281
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3131297
MC Number
MC-93281
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2018
Authority Granted
March 16, 2026
Annual Mileage
1,078,806 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
210 Northview Dr, Fate, TX 75189
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donette Ross
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 Cps Trailer Company Van Trailer | Flatbed | 4Z4515423YP002274 | 4 | 3 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | V252040122 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE, TX | II | 6 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 4Z4515423YP002274 |
TX 1N85187 TX Y96512 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 6, 2024 | 70499DHXS2 | SH-0114 IN TARRANT CO. (604-61, TX | II | 13 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 4Z4515423YP002274 |
TX 1N65514 TX Y96512 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 17, 2024 | 6YQA9DIE0C | 1434 COMMERCE ST, TX | II | 14 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 4Z4515423YP002274 |
TX 1N65514 TX Y96512 |
| 393.45PC | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43A | OOSNo/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 9, 2024 | V241451519 | IH45 SB AT EXIT 276B, TX | II | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 4Z4515423YP002274 |
TX 1N65514 TX Y96512 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 5, 2024 | 6TA69DDWKF | 4600 COLE AVE, TX | II | 8 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJGLBG2DLBP4986 4Z4515423YP002274 |
TX R608140 TX T96512 |
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 4, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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