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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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EAST TEXAS BRIDGE INC
USDOT 2020652 · MC1012533 · EIN 20-1925231 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
288 BIG WOODS ROAD, LONGVIEW, TX, 75605
(903) 553-9669 · RICHARD TOWNSEND
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
48 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 131
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TSNBA7989963 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance131 pts
Other23 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.45DCUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
TX40
AR1
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 | 0.14 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.47 | 3.34 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Gregg County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Gregg 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
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 41% (2 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 21% · Tires 18%
• 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 24 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: 5 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 67%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LIL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.603).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
393.47E, 393.53B
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ||
| 12/16/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/13/2025 | LONGVIEW, TX | 1 | ||
| 09/04/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle11 truck9 trailer1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)1 other
Company profile
Officer
RICHARD TOWNSEND
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2010-04-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A PROPERTY MANAGENT LLC | 2802970 | officer | strong |
| ADVANCED FLEET INC | 3346183 | officer | strong |
| EAST TEXAS BRIDGE INC | 3230076 | officer, mailing, email, phone, address | strong |
| EXCALIBUR DEMOLITION AND CONTRACTING LLC | 3789674 | officer | strong |
| HOSPITALITY MINTS LLC | 3327518 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD TOWNSEND | 1567928 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD TOWNSEND | 3539189 | officer | strong |
| RICHARD TOWNSEND | 1370687 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RICHARD TOWNSEND (USDOT 1385664, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TSNBA7989963
04/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APB011155
03/10/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
03/05/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2026)
04/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APB008378
03/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2025)
04/10/2024 — Insurance cancelled — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100090067
04/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA100090067
03/22/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/22/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2024)
01/26/2024 — Insurance cancelled — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 100075402
02/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 41PKG8974100
02/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 41PKG8974100
01/31/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2022)
02/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-Z91-471368-02
02/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 3L402134
02/07/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (02/05/2024)
04/14/2010 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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