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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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C EDWARDS INC
USDOT 231405 · MC168056 · EIN 74-1828819 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5436 GUHN ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77040
(713) 861-5707 · DAVID EDWARDS
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
59 / 302
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT26443A · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance266 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance31 pts
Other16 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 6 | 124 |
| 393.207A-STCB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.201A-FRSC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
TX39
AR7
LA6
MO3
TN2
MS1
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.54 | 0.27 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈33–40% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.28 | 3.32 | ≈39–43% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-04 · 6 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 TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 55% · Following / lane / reckless 45%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (6 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
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: 10 inspections, 7 violations, 3 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 3 OOS · 71%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.207A-STCB, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.46).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 29%
395.24D-ELDPT, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.21).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer16 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID EDWARDS
Annual mileage
1.5M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
1983-05-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 32 carriers
Shares identifiers with 32 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVENTURE TRANSPORT INC | 2314458 | officer | strong |
| BEAR'S PAW TRANSPORT LLC | 2947250 | officer | strong |
| BUCKSNORT FREIGHT LLC | 2394658 | officer | strong |
| CANDY EDWARDS | 2156028 | officer | strong |
| D EDWARDS TRANSPORT LLC | 3768251 | officer | strong |
| D&D COURIERS SERVICES LLC | 3562675 | officer | strong |
| DAVID BARRICK EDWARDS | 2029688 | officer | strong |
| DAVID E EDWARDS | 1629222 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FARMWAY COOP INC (USDOT 82397, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
05/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2026)
09/04/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006014
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT26443A
08/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT26443A
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF006014
08/23/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP86934A
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP86934A
07/27/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2023)
07/27/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2023)
08/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6507652
09/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP80901A
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP80901A
08/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4013949061
07/06/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2010)
07/06/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2010)
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
CARGO · policy 4013949025
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084072015
08/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 4013949025
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