Design Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 486924 · Dallas, TX 75247 · 2146886900
Legal name: Design Transportation Services INC
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Design Transportation (DOT# 486924) in Dallas, Texas has 329 inspections on record with 244 violations and a 14.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 15 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
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 · 244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/15/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/08/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 15 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-OCT-25 | GA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 25-JUL-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JUL-25 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21-MAY-25 | GA | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 17-DEC-24 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-MAR-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-NOV-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-AUG-25 | GA | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13-MAR-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.