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Legal: EL PASO UNITED CHARTERS 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 2026131 inspections · 3 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 2393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 3393.62-BEMEOI1 OOS
Buses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- US26
- TX2
- MO1
- LA1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, TX
Medium impact7 of 8 violations in the last 12 months (88%) came from inspections in El Paso 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 El Paso 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness 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
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 3% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 17%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve5× · 12%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 2%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× · 25%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× · 18%
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 7%
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× · 1%
- 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.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.62-BEMEOIBuses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions · OOS
- Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
- Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
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 NHTSA28 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
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 censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi35 drivers
- Company officer
- JOE LOAIZA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2015-11-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 34 buses.
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 with 2 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
33 events- 01/26/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.5M mi reported (2025)
- 01/07/2026Insurance filed — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KAA011612605
- 01/07/2026Insurance filed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy KXA011612605
- 01/07/2026Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA011612504
- 01/07/2026Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA011612504
- 12/11/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2026)
- 01/07/2025Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA011612403
- 01/07/2025Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA011612403
- 12/11/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2025)
- 09/24/2024Insurance name changed — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA011612403
- 09/24/2024Insurance name changed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA011612403
- 08/22/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2024)
- 01/07/2024Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA011612302
- 01/07/2024Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA011612302
- 12/11/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2024)
- 01/07/2023Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy KAA011612201
- 01/07/2023Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy KXA011612201
- 12/12/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2023)
- 01/07/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS101256
- 08/30/2021Insurance name changed — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS101256
- 07/27/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/28/2021)
- 07/18/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS101256
- 07/18/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS094975
- 06/22/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2021)
- 07/18/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS088120
- 06/22/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/20/2020)
- 07/18/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS081227
- 06/21/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2019)
- 07/18/2018Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APS074198
- 06/21/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/18/2018)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-26
- Reported mileage
- 1,483,991 mi (2025)
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