Design Transportation Services Inc
USDOT 486924 · MC-246474 · Dallas, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Design Transportation Services Inc (dba Design Transportation) is a corporation based in Dallas, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 68 drivers, which ranks it #535 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 192 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (14 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 11.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Design Transportation Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Design Transportation |
| USDOT number | 486924 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-246474 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3818 Irving Blvd Bldg 2, Dallas, TX 75247 |
| Phone | (214) 688-6900 |
| First registered | Jun 5, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 486924.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 49 | 27 | 0 |
| Trailers | 203 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,452,647 miles reported for 2025 – about 98,061 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 68 CDL drivers; 66 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Design Transportation Servic | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.2% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 69% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.8 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 149% higher than average |
| Inspections | 192 | 192 with a driver check, 103 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 19, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Design Transportation Services Inc?
Design Transportation Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 486924 and operating authority MC-246474.
How many trucks does Design Transportation Services Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 203 trailers, with 68 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 12, 2026).
Where is Design Transportation Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dallas, Texas 75247.
What is the out-of-service rate of Design Transportation Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.