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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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COUNTY SERVICES LTD
USDOT 1523589 · MC569011 · EIN 20-5095170 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
902 CR Y, PLAINVIEW, TX, 79072
(806) 293-4431 · JOHN CATES
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
50 / 31
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 110
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ASSOCIATION CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CAPTX0000012273 · eff 11/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate3.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance110 pts
Other7 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 24 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
TX25
OK2
NM1
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.95 | 2.95 | ≈34–38% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-05. “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 Lamb County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lamb 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 71% · Brakes 29% (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 25 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: 4 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 100%
393.45DLPC
✓ 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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.213).
🎓 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 | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
16 incomplete vehicle8 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
JOHN CATES
Recordable crash rate
2.54 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
2006-06-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADDIS CATES CO INC | 488145 | officer | strong |
| CATES MARINE SERVICE LLC | 4449977 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
11/16/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/16/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/01/2018 — Insurance filed — ASSOCIATION CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAPTX0000012273
11/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000010-00
11/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 8204903
01/19/2007 — Insurance filed — AMERICA FIRST LLOYD'S INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CBP 8205803
01/19/2007 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICA FIRST LLOYD'S INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CBP 8205803
12/26/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/03/2007)
10/15/2006 — Insurance replaced — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 9775494
10/15/2006 — Insurance replaced — AMERICA FIRST LLOYD'S INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CBP 8205803
08/08/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/07/2018)
07/21/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/07/2018)
06/29/2006 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/1523589.