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Freight Carrier/broker · Dallas, TX

DESIGN TRANSPORTATION

Name: DESIGN TRANSPORTATION
Address: 3818 IRVING BLVD, DALLAS, TX, 75247-5900, US
Telephone: (214) 688-6900

3818 IRVING BLVD · Dallas, TX 75247-5900

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #246474
USDOT #486924 USDOT Active

76
Power Units
68
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

DESIGN TRANSPORTATION is a Dallas, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 76 truck(s) in their fleet and 68 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-246474 and their USDOT number is 486924.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/12/2026 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/12/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,452,647 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

38 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
3
Tow
10
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.89 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.76 44 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

203
Total
132
Clean
71
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 17

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DESIGN TRANSPORTATION
3818 IRVING BLVD
DALLAS, TX 75247-5900

Mailing Address

DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
PO BOX 560686
DALLAS, TX 75356-0686

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 17

Unsafe Driving 11

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 20

Locations

Location on Map

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