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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 1061388 · MC439822 · EIN 56-2336249 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
24955 INTERSTATE 45 NORTH STE 300, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77380
(832) 518-6399 · DAN KEPPLE
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
233 / 257
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
150 / 698
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy 9C578636 · eff 06/10/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance660 pts
Other70 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance15 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 56 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 396.3A1-STLT | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 396.3A1-TRDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.43 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 22 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 21 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX84
CA27
NM16
LA3
FL3
AL2
OR2
SD2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.07 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.18 | 3.26 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.06 | 0.06 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 2 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 TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 35% (2 OOS) · Brakes 29% (9 OOS) · Tires 10% (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 29 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: 23 inspections, 27 violations, 6 OOS, 10 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 5 OOS · 78%
393.48A-BIHE ×4, 396.3A1-STLT ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2
✓ 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
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.385).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 15%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.75A3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Not in SMS2 viol · 7%
392.2WG, 392.2RG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIHE ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 396.3A1-STLT ×2, 393.9A-LSML ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ||
| 01/23/2026 | FREER, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck37 trailer3 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAN KEPPLE
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
257
Registered since
2002-10-11
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 26 carriers
Shares identifiers with 26 carriers (24 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZE TRUCKING LLC | 475073 | 20 VINs | strong |
| RIG RUNNERS LLC | 1014498 | 9 VINs | strong |
| BENNETT MOTOR EXPRESS LLC | 92693 | 4 VINs | strong |
| USAL CARRIERS LLC | 3412872 | officer | strong |
| USAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 3413596 | officer | strong |
| MERCER TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 154712 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2024)
07/08/2024 — Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
06/10/2024 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C578636
06/10/2024 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
06/03/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/11/2024)
03/20/2017 — Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
02/15/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
02/14/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2017)
10/05/2016 — Insurance name changed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
10/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy 9C578636
09/02/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2016)
10/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C578636TCT13
09/04/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/14/2015)
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00166
10/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00155
04/11/2012 — Insurance cancelled — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D269A00155
04/05/2012 — Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP4420050-00
03/27/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/06/2012)
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/1061388.