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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SAN ANTONIO STEEL COMPANY
USDOT 274840 · EIN 74-2252602
611 POP GUNN ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78219
(210) 661-6400 · SERGIO OCHOA
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 249
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance167 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Other22 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 393.45UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.45PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
TX38
MS8
AL4
AR3
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.86 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.17 | 0.17 | ≈23–30% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.49 | 3.49 | ≈42–46% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 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 Brooks County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Brooks County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · Seat belt 17% · Other 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 54% · Log / ELD device 46%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 44% (3 OOS) · Brakes 32% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 12%
• 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 29 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: 7 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 36%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.128).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 36%
393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LSML, 396.5B-HWSL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.618).
3. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 18%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.75A3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2025 | SEGUIN, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 47 vehicles seen in inspections
17 truck17 other13 trailer
Company profile
Officer
SERGIO OCHOA
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1986-06-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWN ART LANDSCAPING LLC | 4375552 | officer | strong |
| S OCHOA TRUCKING | 2123964 | officer | strong |
| SERGIO OCHOA | 2657733 | officer | strong |
| STI HOME DELIVERY, INC. | 2915241 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2026)
06/20/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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