PANTHER TRUCKING LLC
Risk factors
Low 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 202665 inspections · 55 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.48A-BIHEVehicle Maintenance
Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
16
4× · sev 4
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 3393.51C-BNVLAWDVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.55E
No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
2
2×
- 5393.60D
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
2
2×
- 6392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
- 7395.8D9-HOSF
HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of co-driver for each 24 hour period. Date:
1
1×
- 8396.5B
Oil and/or grease leak
1
1×
- 9393.102B1 OOS
Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement
1
1×
- 10393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- NM19
- TX9
- CO2
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.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 26.2% vs the 22% 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 61% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 36%
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× · 20%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 9%
- 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 Tim1× · 28%
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× · 4%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
A high share of violations are occurring in Midland County, TX
Medium impact25 of 97 violations in the last 12 months (26%) came from inspections in Midland 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 Midland 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% 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
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 67% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.4× · 9%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× · 7%
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× · 6%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× · 11%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× · 5%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 3%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 2%
- 396.3A1-PAWPitman Arm - welded / missing nuts1× · 1%
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× · 1%
- 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× · 3%
- 393.102B-CCargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement1× · 2%
- 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
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.
- 393.48A-BIHE×4Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 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
- 393.60D×2Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.55E×2No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
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 NHTSA55 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 25 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.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
3
Tow-away
3
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi48 drivers
- Company officer
- JOSAHFA ESPINOZA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2014-11-05
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-05
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 49 trucks · 36 owned tractors · 52 owned trailers · 13 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.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 5 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
19 events- 08/05/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2025)
- 02/13/2026Insurance filed — New York Marine and General Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AU202600019678
- 02/13/2026Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202500019678
- 01/20/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2026)
- 02/13/2025Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU202400019678
- 01/17/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2025)
- 02/13/2024Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 3071801
- 02/13/2021Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT1910171
- 01/19/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2021)
- 12/15/2020Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT1910171
- 11/18/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/2020)
- 12/15/2019Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WHTXT1811013
- 11/18/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/16/2019)
- 12/15/2018Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WHTXT1710489
- 11/19/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/12/2018)
- 12/15/2017Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WHTXT1610165
- 11/20/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/11/2017)
- 08/16/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 11/05/2014Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2017-07-13
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-05
- Reported mileage
- 2,441,707 mi (2025)
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