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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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PATE TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
USDOT 283481 · MC259649 · EIN 75-1366683 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4025 112TH STREET, LUBBOCK, TX, 79423
(806) 368-7723 · ERIC ELLISON
77
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 31.2% — above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
212 / 214
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 1431
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT40781A · eff 05/08/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate31.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1416 pts
Other170 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Not in SMS19 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 4 | 188 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 98 |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 64 |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 50 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 45 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.3A1BL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 36 |
Most inspected states
TX145
NM2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.14 | 0.12 | ≈0–7% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.37 | 0.40 | ≈85–89% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.51 | 8.62 | ≈97–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 2 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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 75% (2 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 49% (10 OOS) · Brakes 40% (21 OOS) · Tires 5% (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 46 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Yoakum County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Yoakum County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 84% · Speeding 16%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 19 inspections, 59 violations, 7 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance45 viol · 5 OOS · 76%
393.9 ×5, 396.3A1-ALBV ×4, 393.53B-B ×3
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.383).
2. Other13 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.75C ×2
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 2%
392.16
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
Repeat offenders: 393.9 ×5, 396.3A1-ALBV ×4, 393.53B-B ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.9A-LHWS ×2, 393.9TS ×2, 393.43D-B ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/11/2025 | NOT IN CITY, NM | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/01/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 06/27/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
46 truck27 other18 trailer5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERIC ELLISON
Annual mileage
5.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
214
Registered since
1986-12-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 32 carriers
Shares identifiers with 32 carriers (22 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALES MARINE SERVICE | 3419653 | officer | strong |
| ELLISON TRUCKING LLC | 4357124 | officer | strong |
| ERIC ELLISON | 1683575 | officer | strong |
| GATA SERVICES LLC | 4527836 | officer | strong |
| MUD MULE LLC | 2934594 | officer | strong |
| PINNACLE TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2066231 | officer | strong |
| PRIMETIME SERVICES LLC | 4420852 | officer | strong |
| PULASKI CATTLE TRANSPORT LLC | 3930061 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.3M mi reported (2025)
05/08/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT40781A
05/08/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H25302266
05/08/2020 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072635191
04/13/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2020)
05/08/2019 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072635181
04/11/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/08/2019)
05/08/2018 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072635171
04/11/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2018)
05/08/2017 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072635
04/11/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2017)
05/08/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881832 02
04/11/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2016)
01/13/2016 — Insurance name changed — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881832 02
12/11/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/05/2016)
05/08/2015 — Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881832 01
06/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CP 0221714
05/08/2014 — Insurance replaced — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 0221714
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