IMPETUS 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 2026672 inspections · 16 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
12
3× · sev 4
- 2393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 5391.11B2-ZDriver Fitness
Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 7172.202A2-HMSPSHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 9393.47A-LJN
Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut
1
1×
- 10393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- TX25
- US5
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.
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
High impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 91% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement32× · 65%
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.9× · 19%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL5× · 16%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
A high share of violations are occurring in Cameron County, TX
Medium impact217 of 264 violations in the last 12 months (82%) came from inspections in Cameron 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 Cameron County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 5% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× · 13%
- 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 75% 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 28% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle23× · 11%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve13× · 7%
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle10× · 4%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 2%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× · 1%
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel9× · 3%
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel4× · 1%
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel4× · 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.
- 393.9×4Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.3A1-ALBV×3Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 396.3A1×4Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 172.202A2×3No or improper Shipping Name
- 393.75A3×2Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 391.11B2-Z×5Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement
- Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
- Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
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 NHTSA35 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 5 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
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi1 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi38 drivers
- Company officer
- EDUARDO FUENTES
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2017-10-13
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 38 trucks · 38 owned tractors.
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, phone numbers or officers with 32 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
34 events- 04/08/2026MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2025)
- 11/29/2025Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-001748333-01
- 11/04/2025Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30071746601
- 11/04/2025Insurance filed — Texas Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BBRCXLTTX011500_060635_02
- 11/04/2025Insurance ended — Texas Insurance Company
policy BBRCXLTTX011500_060635_02
- 11/04/2025Insurance filed — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P-001-001748333-01
- 11/04/2025Insurance ended — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
policy P-001-001748333-01
- 11/04/2025Insurance replaced — TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BBRCXLTTX011400_060635_01
- 11/04/2025Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-001748333-01
- 11/04/2025Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30071746600
- 10/29/2025Insurance replaced — ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UXP105695900
- 10/08/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2025)
- 11/04/2024Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB005215
- 10/08/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2024)
- 11/04/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004748
- 10/10/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2023)
- 03/07/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004748
- 03/07/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004748
- 02/08/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/10/2023)
- 11/04/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004336
- 10/11/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/07/2022)
- 11/26/2021MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 11/25/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB004336
- 11/03/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG932086A
- 11/01/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003770
- 11/04/2020Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG932086
- 11/01/2020Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG932086
- 11/01/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003283
- 10/05/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/03/2020)
- 01/31/2020MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (11/08/2021)
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
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2025-01-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-08
- Reported mileage
- 1,905,804 mi (2025)
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