DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
DBA: DESIGN TRANSPORTATION
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Power Units
76
Drivers
68
Trailers
233
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Feb 10, 2026
Out of Service
No
About DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Design Transportation is a trucking company based in Dallas, TX, operating since 1989. The company started with a single truck and driver and has grown to a fleet of over 100 tractors. They attribute their success to loyal drivers, excellent customer service, and superior fleet management. Design Transportation is actively hiring for regional and OTR company driver positions, offering benefits such as competitive pay, great home time, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and programs allowing rider and pet companions from day one.
Key Features
Risk Signals — DESIGN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
15 of 121 units (12%) listed on marketplaces…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book
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Service RegionsActive in 30 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.
Inspection History17 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 3, 2026 · TX
Clean rate (90d)
57%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
17
Vehicle OOS Rate
17.6%
3 of 17
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%
1 of 17
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
4
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
279
All time
Fatalities
21
Injuries
167
Tow-Away
263
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(34.3 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(34.5 years)
Broker Authority
Inactive Authority(27.2 years)
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
DALLAS, TX 75247
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category156 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 45% of violations
across 6 categories
Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.
Fleet Analytics121 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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