Interstate Batteries Safety Record
DOT# 399953 · Dallas, TX 75254 · 9729911444
Legal name: Distributor Operations INC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Interstate Batteries (DOT# 399953) in Dallas, Texas has 276 inspections on record with 252 violations and a 15.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 252 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-JAN-26 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-FEB-25 | VA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 03-JUN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-JUN-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-JUL-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.