VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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F & A CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1538420 · MC573968 · EIN 45-4291576 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
(956) 753-6769 · FERNANDO FERNANDEZ
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
38 / 38
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
139 / 819
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy SOA01 000130026 01 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance604 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance128 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Other69 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 31 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
TX66
AR21
MO12
IN9
KY6
OH6
GA3
LA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.12 | 1.04 | ≈11–18% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.50 | 0.43 | ≈73–80% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.58 | 5.69 | ≈69–73% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-25 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 45% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · False log / RODS 23%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 49% · Speeding 28% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 9 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (6 OOS) · Brakes 36% (10 OOS) · Tires 10% (3 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 46 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: 13 inspections, 18 violations, 3 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance11 viol · 61%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×10, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.375).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
393.75A2-TAOBB, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.185).
3. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
393.95F, 393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×10
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 | SCHERTZ, TX | 4 | ✓ | |
| 06/12/2025 | Casey Twp, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer34 truck
Company profile
Officer
FERNANDO FERNANDEZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
38
Registered since
2006-08-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 74 carriers
Shares identifiers with 74 carriers (43 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | 23 VINs | strong |
| TRIPLE ARROW TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3903845 | 8 VINs | strong |
| GALA-SCL SA DE CV | 1133784 | 3 VINs | strong |
| INDIANA TRANSPORT SA DE CV | 1509690 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BORICUA TOWING | 2137500 | officer | strong |
| ELITE ONE TRANSPORT LLC | 3959949 | officer | strong |
| F TRUCKING INC | 2710825 | officer | strong |
| F32 FERNANDEZ TRUCKING LLC | 3186184 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.1M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SOA01 000130026 01
05/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy SOA01 000130026 00
04/06/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2026)
05/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000130 00
04/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2025)
01/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000130 00
01/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TS TS CA0000130 00
05/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CH01-0001134-01
04/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2024)
05/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA2347-04
04/04/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2023)
05/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA2347-03
04/04/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2022)
05/02/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA2347-02
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA2347-02
04/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2021)
05/03/2020 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA2347
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