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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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GARAME TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2424152 · MC835142 · EIN 46-3079488 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14253 ESCALERA DR, HORIZON CITY, TX, 79928-7731
(915) 667-2518 · JOSE LUIS DUARTE
43
High risk
Risk factors
Authority revocation pendingPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
15 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 416
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy DC92000260700 · eff 05/27/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Authority revocation pending
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance340 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance118 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Other23 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 81 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.104B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 |
Most inspected states
TX17
NM10
AR2
IL2
MO2
KS1
LA1
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.33 | 2.33 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.44 | 0.47 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.37 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.69 | 5.93 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-19. “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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 49% (2 OOS) · Brakes 26% (6 OOS) · Tires 13% (2 OOS)
• 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 44 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: 6 inspections, 17 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance11 viol · 2 OOS · 65%
393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.268).
2. Other3 viol · 18%
395.3A3II ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 12%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.33).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 395.3A3II ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | SIERRA VISTA, AZ | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer23 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSE LUIS DUARTE
Recordable crash rate
1.99 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
2013-07-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 23 carriers
Shares identifiers with 23 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4MDT TRANSPORTATION INC | 2343318 | 11 VINs | strong |
| J DUARTE TRUCKING INC | 3010488 | officer | strong |
| JOSE LUIS DUARTE | 883789 | officer | strong |
| JOSE LUIS DUARTE | 1537987 | officer | strong |
| LUIS'S TRUCKING INC | 1417427 | officer | strong |
| H&A TRANSPORT LLC | 2794012 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TRANSFRONTIER LOGISTICS LLC | 4442014 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ZEPPELIN LOGISTICS LLC | 3633781 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOSE LUIS DUARTE (USDOT 883789, 2000).
Activity history (recent)
05/27/2026 — Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC92000260700
05/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
05/23/2025 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA970048863
06/27/2023 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA967192735
05/23/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA967192735
03/07/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA956605833
09/25/2022 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IPGAL-0000094-01
09/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IPGAL-0000094-01
08/29/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2022)
09/25/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA02685509
10/13/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/06/2020 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTT-44-2-190493
04/06/2019 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42513383-1
03/11/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2019)
04/06/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42513383
03/12/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2018)
01/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42513383
12/26/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/28/2017)
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/2424152.