BALDERAS & SON 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 202643 inspections · 82 violations (15 OOS) · 40% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.45DLPCVehicle Maintenance
Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.11URVehicle Maintenance
Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
3
1× · sev 3
- 5393.75A32 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
2
2×
- 6392.2WGNot in SMS
State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations
2
2×
- 7396.5B-HWSLOWVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.209E
Power steering violations
1
1×
- 9393.78Vehicle Maintenance
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.13C1
No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
1
1×
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 34.1% 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Brooks County, TX
Medium impact10 of 43 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Brooks 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 Brooks 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% 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
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 73% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× · 10%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× · 8%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 6%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× · 6%
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 4%
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 6%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 1%
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× · 1%
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× · 1%
- 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.
- 393.9A-LSLI×2Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. · OOS
- 393.55E-B×2Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 393.75A3×2Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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 NHTSA35 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 5 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
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Intrastate · 100+ mi18 drivers
- Company officer
- SANDRA BALDERAS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2009-02-19
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-09-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 18 trucks · 18 owned tractors · 18 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.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 5 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
30 events- 09/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
- 07/17/2026Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC92000282900
- 10/14/2022Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 7874792
- 07/17/2018Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882523 02
- 06/20/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/16/2018)
- 05/22/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 07/17/2017Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882523 01
- 06/20/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/13/2017)
- 07/17/2016Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2015MCA00726
- 06/20/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/18/2016)
- 07/17/2015Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00726
- 07/17/2014Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA516824
- 06/20/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/15/2014)
- 12/26/2013MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (12/28/2017)
- 12/18/2013Insurance name changed — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA516824
- 07/17/2013Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00721
- 06/20/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2013)
- 07/17/2012Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA415832
- 06/20/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2012)
- 08/31/2011Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
CARGO · policy CA 4261865
- 07/17/2011Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 4261865
- 01/28/2011Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 464417
- 10/02/2009Insurance replaced — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 463645
- 07/19/2009Insurance cancelled — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 20 TXA100021
- 07/17/2009Insurance replaced — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 20 TXA100021
- 06/22/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2009)
- 05/10/2009Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0040635
- 04/13/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2009)
- 03/17/2009MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/18/2013)
- 02/19/2009Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2016-09-26
- Last review
- 2016-09-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-09-08
- Reported mileage
- 1,186,831 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJuly, 2022
- Fleet grew to 12 power units
January, 2021
First on-record entry — BALDERAS & SON LLC, BEEVILLE, TX
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