BARDWELL TRUCKING INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202622 inspections · 55 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.8E1PCHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
7
1× · sev 7
- 2392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
4
4×
- 3393.9Vehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 4392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.17C
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
3
3×
- 6392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
2
2×
- 7392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
2
2×
- 8396.5B-HLOWVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
2
1× · sev 2
- 9392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 10395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX18
- NE2
- CO1
- OK1
- LA1
- AR1
- IL1
- MT1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 26.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in TX
Medium impact8 of 17 violations in the last 12 months (47%) came from inspections in TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 17% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 53% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 17%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 15%
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 8%
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× · 8%
- 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× · 6%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 19%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 8%
- 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
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLTRState/Local Laws - Truck restriction
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA38 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 8 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi14 drivers
- Company officer
- LARRY DLABAJ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2005-09-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-31
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 14 trucks · 14 owned tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or phone numbers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
48 events- 08/31/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2026)
- 06/01/2016Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP04184A
- 06/01/2016Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP04184A
- 05/05/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2016)
- 05/03/2013Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1581498
- 05/03/2012Insurance replaced — CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PDA01251401
- 05/08/2011Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 41
- 05/03/2011Insurance replaced — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 41
- 04/11/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2011)
- 04/06/2011Insurance cancelled — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 41
- 03/01/2011Insurance replaced — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 069 84 41
- 05/08/2010Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy ILM0702013
- 05/08/2010Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975-02
- 05/08/2010Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987BWABLGL868858M08
- 04/12/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2010)
- 05/21/2009Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975-01
- 05/08/2009Insurance replaced — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975-01
- 05/08/2009Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987BWABLGL868722M07
- 04/24/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2009)
- 04/13/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2009)
- 05/08/2008Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975
- 05/08/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987BWABLGL868545M07
- 04/11/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2008)
- 03/08/2008Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975
- 03/05/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2987BWABLGL868545M07
- 02/15/2008Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975
- 02/11/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/19/2008)
- 02/07/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/20/2008)
- 11/29/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 11/28/2007Insurance cancelled — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy STC572975
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2016-05-03
- Last review
- 2016-01-07
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-31
- Reported mileage
- 473,745 mi (2026)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyOctober, 2021
- Fleet grew to 11 power units
- Drivers grew to 11
June, 2021
- Fleet shrank to 7 power units
- Drivers grew to 7
January, 2021
First on-record entry — BARDWELL TRUCKING INC, ENNIS, TX
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