VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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EASTEX TOWER LLC
USDOT 1727148 · EIN 56-2585395
7345 TEMPLETON GAP RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80923-1224
(719) 632-8822 · JUSTIN RICHARDS
50
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 22.2% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
79 / 117
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 86
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate22.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Driver Fitness39 pts
Vehicle Maintenance26 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Other2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 395.8F11-HOSM | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 393.40F-BNPB | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
KS2
MS2
WY2
TN1
OK1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.31 | 1.40 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 2.43 | 2.59 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.38 | 3.66 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-28. “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
Vehicle and 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
Unsafe Driving 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 2 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.983).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.43D-B
✓ 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
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.535).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 16 vehicles seen in inspections
7 truck6 trailer2 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JUSTIN RICHARDS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2008-01-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS LLC | 1029548 | strong | |
| ENERTECH RESOURCES LLC | 2203523 | strong | |
| FUEL EXPRESS LLC | 3144352 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN RICHARDS | 2281084 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN RICHARDS | 1437869 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN RICHARDS ELECTRIC | 2005530 | officer | strong |
| JUSTIN WADE RICHARDS | 1928211 | officer | strong |
| LEGACY TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC | 2019041 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JUSTIN RICHARDS (USDOT 1437869, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
08/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
01/15/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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