Pulse Transportation Services INC Safety Record

DOT# 694248 · Independence, MO 64058 · 8162311612

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Pulse Transportation Services INC (DOT# 694248) in Independence, Missouri has 85 inspections on record with 43 violations and a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

85 Inspections
9.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
6 Crashes
49 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.4%
Carrier: 9.4% (8 of 85) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 85) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in Missouri
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Missouri

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.

43 total violations across 85 inspections
8 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
19
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 8 states: IA, IL, KS, MO, MT, NE, OK, WY
Level 1: 7 (8%) Level 2: 37 (44%) Level 3: 41 (48%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 KS 3 0 0
02/19/2026 KS 3 0 0
02/19/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/12/2026 KS 2 0 0
02/06/2026 KS 3 0 0
02/05/2026 IA 3 0 0
12/16/2025 KS 2 0 0
12/08/2025 MO 2 0 0
10/29/2025 MT 3 0 0
10/27/2025 NE 3 0 0
1 injury crash
26-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-APR-24 MO 0 0 0
21-JUL-25 KS 0 0 0
20-OCT-25 MO 0 1 0
20-FEB-25 MO 0 0 0
17-MAY-24 KS 0 0 0
01-NOV-24 MO 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC321866
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2025

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.

Power Units 49
Drivers 44
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/17/1997
MCS-150 Filed 20240829 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,684,833
Address 1600 N 291 Hwy Unit# 965, Independence, MO 64058