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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 26, 2026
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UNIFIED INTERMODAL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2156918 · MC749737 · EIN 45-2292334 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6414 EAST HOUSTON ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77028
(713) 678-4848 · JAIME MERAZ
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
50 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
122 / 742
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Protective Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy MD005259 · eff 07/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance698 pts
Other94 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Not in SMS12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 | 62 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 60 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 46 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 32 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 21 |
Most inspected states
TX117
LA4
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.40 | 0.40 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.08 | ≈15–22% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.25 | 5.31 | ≈77–81% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30. “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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 23 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 3 OOS · 74%
393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LCHL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Not in SMS3 viol · 13%
392.2WG ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Other2 viol · 9%
393.60C, 393.47E
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×3, 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer36 truck
Company profile
Officer
JAIME MERAZ
Recordable crash rate
0.12 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.7M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
50
Registered since
2011-05-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (28 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS GULF INTERMODAL LLC | 3958170 | 7 VINs | strong |
| CANAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 282131 | 6 VINs | strong |
| C&K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | 4 VINs | strong |
| JAIME MERAZ | 1932603 | officer | strong |
| NJM EXPEDITE INC | 3355552 | officer | strong |
| CLARK FREIGHT LINES INC | 365370 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MARITIME SERVICES LTD | 337587 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BEST WAY FREIGHT SERVICES LLC | 1842989 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JAIME MERAZ (USDOT 1932603, 2009).
Activity history (recent)
07/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.7M mi reported (2026)
07/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Protective Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MD005259
07/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FIP10072024
06/04/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2025)
03/28/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FIP10072022
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FIP10072018
07/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP11255A
07/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FIP10072018
06/04/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2018)
06/21/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881470 01
05/27/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/19/2014)
06/21/2013 — Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00685
05/28/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2013)
09/30/2012 — Insurance cancelled — MSA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MOJ00685
09/04/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/05/2012)
06/21/2012 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA508643
03/31/2012 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA508643
03/05/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/07/2012)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2156918.