Equalizer INC
Phone (254) 799-4979Waco, TX
Find this carrier by: Equalizer · USDOT 235783 · MC 168174 · 254-799-4979 · 2547994979 · Waco, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT235783
- MC
- 168174
- Registered
- 1983 · 43 yrs
- Location
- Waco, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Mar 9, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$6 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Equalizer INC is an active carrier and shipper based in Waco, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 235783 and MC 168174. Phone: (254) 799-4979. It reports 13 power units and 13 drivers on its MCS-150 (Mar 9, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 8 roadside inspections, a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 235783 was first registered with FMCSA on Aug 2, 1983 (43 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Mar 9, 2026. FMCSA records a revocation of common authority MC168174 effective Mar 12, 2007 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.) took effect Jul 12, 2015, recorded as "TERM/CANCL". Its vehicles were inspected 8 times on record, most recently on Oct 14, 2026, most often in TX.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Mar 9, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 14, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 14, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 235783: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Vicky O'brien
- Company officer 2
- Richard Douglas Stevens
- Legal name
- Equalizer INC
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 235783
- Docket numbers
- MC 168174 (active)
- Registered
- Aug 2, 1983 (43 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 9, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- March 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- Yes
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Waco, TX
- USDOT registrations in Waco
- 1,187
- Currently active
- 660 (56%)
- One-truck operations
- 807 (68%)
- With for-hire authority
- 474 (40%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 79
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 13 power units against a local average of 5.3.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 235783
- Docket numbers
- MC 168174
- Phone
- (254) 799-4979254-799-49792547994979
- tdudley@equalizerinc.com
- Website
- equalizerinc.com
- Officers
- Vicky O'brien, Richard Douglas Stevens
- Legal name
- Equalizer INC
- Address
- 2746 Old Dallas Rd, Waco, TX 76715
- Mailing address
- PO Box 154579, Waco, TX 76715
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3WKAD49XX3F899974, 1PMS1422641027467, 1PMS14224X1020876, 1XKAD69X71R865335, 1XKAD69X11R865332, 562R1GE21FAB40095, 3WKAD69X9YF831555, 562R0GE21FAB40095, 1PMS1422511024362, 1TDH422282B100520 and 5 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 235783 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $6 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 168174
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $6 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Underlying limit | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | American International Specialty Lines Ins. | 91X | EAU 6192011 | $5 Million | $1 Million | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Liability (BIPD) | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | 91X | CPP105451C | $1 Million | — | Oct 1, 2014 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CPP105451C | Oct 1, 2014 | Jul 12, 2015 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CPP105451C | Oct 1, 2013 | Jul 12, 2015 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CPP105451C | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CPP105451C | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2014 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CPP105451B | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | COP105451B | Oct 1, 2010 | Nov 29, 2012 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. | CA 105451B | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2012 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Union Insurance Co. | CAA2846704 | Oct 31, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Union Insurance Co. | CAA2846704 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Union Insurance Co. | CAA2846704 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 31, 2009 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC168174 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Feb 5, 2007 | Mar 12, 2007 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Mar 12, 2004
- Last review
- Mar 11, 2004
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 8 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 7 (5 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.97 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 6.25 | 6 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | — | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5B | Driver did not review last DVIR | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16-D | — | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/local laws — Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2WG | — | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207A-STCB | — | 1 | 1 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 14, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 89320718 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 0 | 4 / 1 | 6 violations
|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86916111 | TX | Fm 1021 In El Indio | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 2 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 87031061 | NM | Anthony Port Of Entry | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86234831 | NM | I-10 Wb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Nov 1, 2025 | 86221972 | NM | Lordsburg Port Of Entry | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 85971389 | TX | 279M Ih14 Wb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 85400998 | TX | Lat:31 30' 18.72N | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83406768 | TX | 590 Us281 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 1 | 2 violations
|
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| TX · Texas | 5 | 4 |
| NM · New Mexico | 3 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 41 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 13
- CDL drivers
- 7
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 13
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 13
- Trucks
- 13
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 345,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 8 trucks · 7 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3WKAD49XX3F899974 | 2003 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | 1L58969 TX | 1 | Oct 14, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMS1422641027467 | 2004 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Other | X92615 TX | 1 | Oct 14, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMS14224X1020876 | 1999 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Other | 133B052 TX | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKAD69X71R865335 | 2001 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | 1N64987 TX | 3 | Jan 28, 2026 | 7 / 2 |
| 1XKAD69X11R865332 | 2001 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | R805992 TX | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 562R1GE21FAB40095 | — | Rocc | Semi-Trailer | 270C201 TX | 2 | Dec 10, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3WKAD69X9YF831555 | 2000 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | 1L58957 TX | 3 | Nov 3, 2025 | 4 / 2 |
| 562R0GE21FAB40095 | — | Rough | Semi-Trailer | 270C201 TX | 1 | Nov 1, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMS1422511024362 | 2001 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-Trailer | X92090 TX | 1 | Oct 1, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1TDH422282B100520 | 2002 | Timpte, Inc Timpte | Semi-Trailer | W34473 TX | 1 | Jul 31, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMS1422441027466 | 2004 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 63325Z TX | 1 | Dec 12, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMS14225Y1023271 | 2000 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-Trailer | W34210 TX | 1 | Oct 9, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKAD49X42J883392 | 2002 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | 1L58965 TX | 1 | Oct 9, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
| 5VGFR4330HL002162 | 2017 | Kaufman Trailers Of Nc | Semi-Trailer | 104B880 TX | 1 | Oct 1, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKAD49X32J883397 | 2002 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | 1L58966 TX | 1 | Oct 1, 2024 | 2 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- TankerVIN 1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Union Insurance Co. (MC168174).
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC168174.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC168174 (involuntary revocation).
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 235783.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Aug 2, 1983
- Last MCS-150 update
- Mar 9, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Equalizer INC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 235783 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Equalizer INC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 235783; docket number MC 168174.
How do I contact Equalizer INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (254) 799-4979; email tdudley@equalizerinc.com; address 2746 Old Dallas Rd, Waco, TX 76715; mailing address PO Box 154579, Waco, TX 76715.
Does Equalizer INC have a website?
Yes — equalizerinc.com.
What insurance does this record show for Equalizer INC?
The stored legacy record shows $6 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Equalizer INC's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Mar 12, 2004.
How many trucks and drivers does Equalizer INC have?
Power units: 13; drivers: 13, as filed on its MCS-150 (Mar 9, 2026).
What does Equalizer INC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: machinery (large), liquids/gases, grain/feed/hay, dry bulk, farm supplies, other, plus sand gravel.
What equipment does Equalizer INC operate?
On government records: Tanker (1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Equalizer INC had?
Inspections: 8; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Equalizer INC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives March 2028. The latest filing stored here is Mar 9, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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