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MICHAEL D SULLIVAN MDS TRANSPORT INC
Sierra Blanca, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 418983 · MC 235292
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-235292 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC235292
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0210602001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
418983
MC Number
MC-235292
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 27, 1990
Authority Reinstated
March 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
600 Indian Hot Springs Rd, Sierra Blanca, TX 79851
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Sullivan
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
AR1
AZ1
KY1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X9DD199044 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4U3J04928EL013574 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C5E1565361 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X36D636314 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5320161081202 | 1 | 1 |
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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | LAKHS01475 | HAMMOND LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP7DB9X36D636314 4U3J04928EL013574 |
TX R652536 ME 3033486 |
| May 21, 2026 | 1644001472 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPHD49X9DD199044 4U3J04928EL013574 |
TX R652537 ME 3033486 |
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 0584000925 | DEER RIVER MN | I | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPHD49X9DD199044 4U3J04928EL013574 |
TX R652537 ME 3033486 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 10, 2025 | 763F9DTG0D | SH-0146 IN GALVESTON CO. (502-, TX | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPHD49X9DD199044 4U3J04928EL013574 |
TX R652537 TX 3033486 |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 9, 2025 | S175000185 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | III | 1 | — | KIT CONTAINERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPHD49X9DD199044 13N2532C5E1565361 |
TX R652537 ME 2933066 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| July 31, 2024 | XE01600411 | CASA GRANDE AZ | II | 6 | 1 | DP PLATINUM TRAILERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP7DB9X36D636314 13N2532C5E1565361 |
TX R652536 ME 2933066 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | 7640000099 | TURRELL AR | II | 2 | 1 | FREEWAY FREIGHT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP7DB9X36D636314 1TTE5320161081202 |
TX R652536 ME 5016846 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 23, 2023 | SPDYI01585 | NSO RDWY WOODBRIDGE TWP, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP7DB9X36D636314 1TTE5320161081202 |
TX R652536 ME 5016846 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| KIT CONTAINERS | 1 | January 9, 2025 |
| DP PLATINUM TRAILERS | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| FREEWAY FREIGHT LLC | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 5, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 29, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| August 31, 1990 | REJECTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 1, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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