MOCKINGBIRD 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 2026140 inspections · 13 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
16
4× · sev 4
- 2393.9A-LSLIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
6
1× · sev 6
- 3393.45B2PCVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
4
1× · sev 4
- 4392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 5392.2-SLLHFDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required
3
1× · sev 3
- 6393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
2
1× · sev 2
- 7390.21ANot in SMS
Not marked in accordance with regulations
1
1×
- 8392.2RGNot in SMS
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
1
1×
- 9393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX23
- ID1
- MO1
- AZ1
- KY1
- MS1
- FL1
- 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.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kleberg County, TX
Medium impact8 of 43 violations in the last 12 months (19%) came from inspections in Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 37%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× · 18%
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× · 6%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 38% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 67%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 17%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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 29% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× · 13%
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× · 11%
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× · 4%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× · 12%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 6%
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 6%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× · 2%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 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.
- 393.45B2-BHTD×4Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. · OOS
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 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
- 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA76 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 46 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
2
Tow-away
1
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi44 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi6 drivers
- Company officer
- REYNALDO VARGAS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2016-04-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-28
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 51 trucks · 51 owned tractors · 97 owned trailers.
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, phone numbers, officers or emails with 37 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
32 events- 01/28/2026MCS-150 update filed
5.0M mi reported (2025)
- 01/01/2026Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT9313902
- 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9313901
- 01/01/2025Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9313900
- 08/18/2024Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9313900
- 07/15/2024Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0190361001
- 06/15/2024Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0190361001
- 06/15/2024Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT9313900
- 03/15/2022Insurance replaced — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W05AF00080
- 03/15/2021Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WGTTX000487-01
- 02/16/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/15/2021)
- 03/15/2020Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WGTTX000487-00
- 02/18/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2020)
- 07/26/2019Insurance cancelled — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WGTTX000487-00
- 03/15/2019Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047-02
- 02/19/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/11/2019)
- 06/14/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047-02
- 05/17/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047-02
- 03/15/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047-02
- 03/15/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047
- 02/16/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2018)
- 03/28/2017MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 03/15/2017Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3001047
- 03/15/2017Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30330
- 03/15/2017Insurance filed — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD
- 08/16/2016Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30330
- 08/02/2016Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30330
- 05/05/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (03/21/2017)
- 04/23/2016Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 04/15/2016Insurance transferred — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MAT-0003500-30330
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
- —
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- —
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-28
- Reported mileage
- 5,001,819 mi (2025)
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