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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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FENIX PARTS LLC
USDOT 2964013 · EIN 46-4421625
860 AIRPORT FWY #701, HURST, TX, 76054
(817) 760-4570 · STEPHEN BARKWELL
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
236 / 197
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
287 / 1286
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance942 pts
Unsafe Driving268 pts
Other63 pts
Driver Fitness47 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 160 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 95 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 78 | |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 56 | |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 54 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 52 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 |
Most inspected states
NY126
FL55
GA28
NJ27
MA9
PA7
KY6
VT5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.54 | 0.54 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈33–37% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.34 | 2.38 | ≈31–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.09 | 0.07 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 6 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 NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY 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 62% · Speeding 16% · Other 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 48% (3 OOS) · Tires 20% (10 OOS) · Other 14% (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 21 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: 40 inspections, 37 violations, 3 OOS, 19 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 3 OOS · 49%
393.128B-CLWV ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 40 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.755).
2. Other10 viol · 27%
392.2-SLLSR ×4, 393.24A-L, 393.60C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving7 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.2-INAT ×2, 392.2-SLLML ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.405).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×4, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 393.128B-CLWV ×2, 392.2-INAT ×2, 392.2-SLLML ×2, 393.9A-LLPL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2026 | BENSON, VT | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/15/2025 | PASADENA, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/14/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/11/2025 | SALEM TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 06/23/2025 | Van Buren Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/26/2024 | DULUTH, GA | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
38 incomplete vehicle1 truck1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN BARKWELL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
9.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
2017-01-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 37 carriers
Shares identifiers with 37 carriers (36 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALGAR INC | 1536920 | 3 VINs | strong |
| GARY'S U PULL IT INC | 1308288 | strong | |
| MENDALL INSTALLATIONS LLC | 4348391 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SID HARVEY INDUSTRIES INC | 494841 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.5M mi reported (2024)
01/19/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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