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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 25, 2026
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K & A EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 1427388 · MC539527 · EIN 82-4815900 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
23207 ANDREW LN, PORTER, TX, 77365
(281) 689-5901 · MARCO OTTO MENDEZ
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 10.8% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
33 / 11
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
37 / 418
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT4904801257 · eff 11/29/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance280 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance80 pts
Unsafe Driving58 pts
Other20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 44 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
AZ12
TX10
CA8
NM7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.41 | 1.41 | ≈37–44% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.70 | ≈60–67% (near 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.61 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.49 | 4.38 | ≈56–60% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
Driver 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 90% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 10% (1 OOS)
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Pinal County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pinal County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 71% · Other 17% · Seat belt 12%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 20 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 36% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 29% · Tires 11% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 32 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: 5 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 78%
393.55E-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LBL
✓ 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 3.368).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 11%
395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.503).
3. Other1 viol · 11%
393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.55E-B ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
MARCO OTTO MENDEZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2005-10-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK ARROW TRANSFER LLC | 2880555 | address | medium |
| M TORRES TRUCKING INC | 2989040 | address | medium |
| MARLIN TRUCKING LTD | 3166859 | address | medium |
| NEW HOUSE TRUCKING LLC | 3278282 | address | medium |
| PAGES TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3159173 | address | medium |
| RAL CARGO LLC | 4141155 | address | medium |
| RAMBEL LOGISTIC LLC | 3880216 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
11/29/2025 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT4904801257
11/29/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9081727
11/03/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/28/2025)
11/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASCA001000000401
11/02/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/28/2023)
11/29/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASCA001000000400
11/02/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2022)
01/30/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy ASCA001000000400
01/06/2022 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy ASCA001000000400
01/03/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2022)
11/29/2021 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 535364001
11/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN263279
11/02/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2020)
11/29/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP27087A
11/04/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/26/2019)
06/04/2018 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP27087A
05/03/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP27087A
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/1427388.