VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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CARGOWAYS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1061260 · MC12596 · EIN 86-3049279 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
555 GELLHORN DRIVE, HOUSTON, TX, 77029
(713) 672-0515 · PAUL TATEM
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
16 / 17
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 226
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CT5642266795 · eff 03/19/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance226 pts
Other12 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.110 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
VA21
TX11
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.97 | 5.42 | ≈62–66% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-22 · 6 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 46% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20% (1 OOS) · Tires 20% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 1 OOS · 63%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45B2-B-AIR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.728).
2. Not in SMS2 viol · 25%
392.2WG ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Other1 viol · 13%
393.60C
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2, 392.2WG ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | Not Reported, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 56 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer21 truck
Company profile
Officer
PAUL TATEM
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
17
Registered since
2002-10-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGOWAYS NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT INC | 1378365 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
03/19/2024 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT5642266795
03/19/2024 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT5642266795
03/19/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
02/21/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2024)
01/22/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
01/04/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
12/26/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2024)
12/21/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
11/24/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2023)
08/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
07/31/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2023)
03/19/2023 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 988-29-56
02/21/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882956 04
01/25/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/22/2022)
05/10/2021 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882956 04
04/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2021)
02/21/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882956 03
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1061260.