EP HAULING INC
Risk factors
Moderate 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 202651 inspections · 54 violations (10 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
8
4× · sev 2
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 5396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 6393.11TLVehicle Maintenance
Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 7395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
5
5× · sev 1
- 8393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
3
3×
- 10393.95A
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
2
2×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- LA7
- TX6
- FL5
- MS4
- GA3
- AL2
- NC1
- KY1
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.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 100% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× · 12%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× · 8%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 6%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× · 6%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 12%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 3%
- 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 37% 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 59% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× · 66%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 25%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 5%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 2%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
A high share of violations are occurring in Kaufman County, TX
Medium impact13 of 30 violations in the last 12 months (43%) came from inspections in Kaufman County, 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 Kaufman County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 44%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol 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
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.
- 393.9×4Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
- 393.55C1Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.75CTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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 NHTSA33 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 3 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi12 drivers
- Company officer
- ENRIQUE PLASENCIA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2006-04-20
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 12 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 5 owned trailers · 7 leased/term 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 7 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
34 events- 03/18/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
- 09/09/2025Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FOP135452025
- 09/09/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2-XPT-FL-19-S0350527-00
- 08/13/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2025)
- 09/09/2024Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE20172925-00
- 08/15/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/04/2024)
- 09/09/2023Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W14AF00272
- 08/14/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2023)
- 09/09/2022Insurance replaced — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-04487-21
- 08/15/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2022)
- 12/23/2021Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-04487-21
- 11/24/2021Insurance replaced — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-04487-21
- 09/09/2021Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF001127
- 08/13/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2021)
- 09/09/2017Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy WESFL317519-00
- 08/14/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2017)
- 09/09/2016Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0043532001
- 08/15/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/01/2016)
- 09/25/2015Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00754
- 09/09/2015Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00754
- 08/31/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/02/2015)
- 09/09/2014Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881538 01
- 08/13/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/22/2014)
- 09/09/2013Insurance cancelled — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 058CP00027
- 08/13/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/29/2013)
- 09/09/2012Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAPBY0258611
- 08/13/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/27/2012)
- 09/09/2011Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 465170
- 09/09/2011Insurance cancelled — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAPDF0261210
- 08/15/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2011)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-03-31
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-18
- Reported mileage
- 119,215 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2022
- Fleet shrank to 22 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — EP HAULING INC, POMPANO BEACH, FL
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