1ST SYNDICATE TRANSPORT
Legal: 1ST SYNDICATE TRANSPORT 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 202627 inspections · 84 violations (16 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1395.8E1PCHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
21
3× · sev 7
- 2393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
8
4× · sev 2
- 3393.47A-BCLMBD-SAVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
8
2× · sev 4
- 4396.5B-HWSLIWVehicle Maintenance
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
6
3× · sev 2
- 5393.47A1 OOS
Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
2
2×
- 6393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
2
2×
- 7393.95A
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
1
1×
- 8393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
- 9393.48A
Inoperative/defective brakes
1
1×
- 10396.3A1BOSVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination
0
2× · sev 0
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- TX15
- LA7
- MS3
- AL2
- NC1
- KY1
- GA1
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.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 100% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle2× · 10%
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× · 7%
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× · 6%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× · 7%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 7%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 8%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 41.2% vs the 22% national average. Driver OOS rate is 10% vs the 6.7% 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 Brazoria County, TX
Medium impact20 of 61 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Brazoria 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 Brazoria County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 42% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 19%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 16%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
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
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.
- 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA×2Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle · OOS
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca · OOS
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 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
- 395.8E1PC×3HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 393.75A3×2Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 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 NHTSA33 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 3 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.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi7 drivers
- Company officer
- JOSE GONZALEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2013-12-27
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-21
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 8 trucks · 7 owned tractors · 35 owned trailers · 1 leased/term tractors.
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, addresses or officers with 62 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
34 events- 01/08/2026Insurance filed — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WHI01000005041-00
- 01/08/2026Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289615-01
- 12/12/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2026)
- 10/21/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2024)
- 09/07/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289615-01
- 08/12/2025Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289615-01
- 08/11/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/13/2025)
- 01/08/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289615-00
- 12/12/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2025)
- 01/08/2024Insurance cancelled — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CS BSR 00000475-00
- 12/28/2023Insurance cancelled — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CS BSR 00000475-00
- 12/12/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2024)
- 12/08/2023Insurance replaced — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CS BSR 00000475-00
- 12/01/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/11/2023)
- 01/08/2023Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 2BWHTX19S0101336-00
- 12/12/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2023)
- 01/14/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary · policy MDX-21-178982-00
- 01/08/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary · policy MDX-21-178982-00
- 12/20/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2022)
- 07/10/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary · policy MDX-21-178982-00
- 06/14/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/15/2021)
- 01/08/2021Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000250-02
- 12/14/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/12/2021)
- 01/08/2020Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000250-01
- 12/12/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/06/2020)
- 01/08/2019Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000250-00
- 12/12/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2019)
- 01/23/2018MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/11/2016Insurance cancelled — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy TXJ114721
- 01/26/2016MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/17/2016)
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2015-11-05
- Last review
- 2020-10-19
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-21
- Reported mileage
- 691,202 mi (2024)
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