CUATE TRUCKING SAC GRINDING
Legal: CUATE TRUCKING LLC
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 202668 inspections · 85 violations (13 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207A-SAPPCBLMVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
21
3× · sev 7
- 2391.11B2-QDriver Fitness4 OOS
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.
16
4× · sev 4
- 3393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
12
3× · sev 4
- 4393.11B-CSURRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
9
3× · sev 3
- 5396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
8
2× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 7383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 8393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 9393.43A-TPVVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
4
1× · sev 4
- 10393.83G
Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
3
3×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- TX30
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.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 10.7% vs the 6.7% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Kleberg County, TX
Medium impact45 of 118 violations in the last 12 months (38%) came from inspections in Kleberg 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 Kleberg County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 1% is under the 65% 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 45% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current3× · 67%
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× · 23%
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)2× · 10%
- 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
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 70% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.8× · 73%
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement1× · 8%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 19%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 68% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required6× · 7%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× · 4%
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 7%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 4%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× · 4%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× · 10%
- 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 4%
- 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
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.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×4Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLM×3Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. · OOS
- 393.11B-CSURR×3Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 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
- 393.83G×4Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.47E×2Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 391.11B2-Q×4Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. · OOS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL · OOS
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement
- Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
- Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
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 NHTSA77 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 47 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.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
3
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi53 drivers
- Company officer
- SERGIO GUTIERREZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2008-09-19
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-06-24
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 62 trucks · 62 owned tractors · 97 owned trailers.
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 or officers with 26 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
50 events- 09/27/2026Insurance filed — HDI Global Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HDI55CA0758130
- 09/27/2026Insurance filed — Worth Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HGAT247572
- 09/27/2026Insurance ended — Worth Insurance Company
policy HGAT247572
- 06/24/2026MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2025)
- 09/27/2025Insurance filed — Worth Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HGAT24757-2
- 09/27/2025Insurance cancelled — WORTH INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy HGAT24757
- 09/02/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2025)
- 09/27/2024Insurance cancelled — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy APM4100052#2
- 09/03/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2024)
- 03/11/2024Insurance name changed — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy APM4100052#2
- 02/05/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2024)
- 01/31/2024Insurance replaced — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy APM4100052#2
- 09/27/2023Insurance replaced — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy APM4100052#1
- 06/05/2023Insurance replaced — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy C42700038-2
- 09/27/2022Insurance replaced — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy C42700038-1
- 09/27/2021Insurance replaced — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy C42700038
- 09/27/2020Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42510971-9
- 08/31/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2020)
- 09/27/2019Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42510971-8
- 09/03/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2019)
- 09/27/2018Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42510971-07
- 08/31/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2018)
- 09/27/2017Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42510971-06
- 08/31/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2017)
- 09/27/2016Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42505920-05
- 08/31/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2016)
- 09/27/2015Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA513057-04
- 08/31/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2015)
- 09/27/2014Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA513057-03
- 09/02/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2014)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2022-06-10
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-06-24
- Reported mileage
- 4,000,000 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJanuary, 2021
First on-record entry — CUATE TRUCKING LLC, MILES, TX
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