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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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DARCO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2891140 · MC1088590 · EIN 83-1520274 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
10506 LYNDON MEADOWS DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77095
(832) 858-9253 · DAVID ROMERO
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 43.8% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 18.8% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 6
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
16 / 168
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT09305A · eff 09/28/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate18.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance128 pts
Other36 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Driver Fitness12 pts
Not in SMS7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 60 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.120 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.3A1BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
TX16
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.90 | 0.82 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.58 | 0.71 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.48 | 14.87 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-21. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 59% (2 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 16%
• 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 39 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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
Unsafe Driving 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
DAVID ROMERO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2016-05-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE TRUCKING LLC | 3685324 | officer | strong |
| DACARO EXPRESS LLC | 3430118 | officer | strong |
| DARCO TRANSPORT INC | 3388343 | officer, phone | strong |
| DAVID R ROMERO | 2028628 | officer | strong |
| DAVID ROMERO | 1255965 | officer | strong |
| DAVID ROMERO | 1564394 | officer | strong |
| DAVID ROMERO | 2978837 | officer | strong |
| DAVID ROMERO | 1076964 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: DAVID ROMERO (USDOT 1255965, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
05/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
09/28/2023 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT09305A
09/28/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA08216294
03/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8216294
02/21/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
05/17/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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