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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE
USDOT 11359 · EIN 75-0575400
7601 I-40 EAST, AMARILLO, TX, 79118
(303) 716-2015 · BOB FRENZEL
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
456 / 378
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 54
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance52 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.23 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.205C-WR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 395.22H2 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | |
| 395.22H4 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | |
| 393.60D | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 396.17C | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.47E | — | 3 | 0 |
Most inspected states
TX14
NM1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.18 | 4.18 | ≈45–49% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-24. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Hale County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hale 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
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 46% · Lighting / lamps 27% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 15% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other2 viol · 100%
393.60D, 396.17C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | LUBBOCK, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle4 trailer2 truck
Company profile
Officer
BOB FRENZEL
Annual mileage
5.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
327
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO | 52578 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
11/18/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
5.4M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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