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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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AMBY RETAIL CORPORATION
USDOT 3077830 · MC64918 · EIN 81-2609117 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2691 E BUSINESS 77, SAN BENITO, TX, 78586-9341
(956) 346-0168 · BEN MAKMEL
61
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 30.2% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
120 / 840
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy DL01AL0025500 · eff 09/08/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance759 pts
Other69 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance63 pts
Unsafe Driving30 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 78 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 48 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
TX44
NM15
CO12
MO7
KS5
AZ4
LA4
IL3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.65 | 1.65 | ≈18–25% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.39 | 0.31 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.55 | 6.11 | ≈78–82% (near 80) | ▼ 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 51% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 41% · Log / ELD device 8%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• 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 · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 40% (5 OOS) · Brakes 30% (3 OOS) · Tires 22% (10 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Kleberg County, TX · medium impact
• 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 40% · Phone / texting 33% · Seat belt 23%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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: 16 inspections, 21 violations, 3 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 2 OOS · 62%
393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ 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
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.913).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLL, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ 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. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 5%
395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.293).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BALAC ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2025 | HARLINGEN, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/29/2025 | TEXARKANA, TX | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
22 truck19 trailer
Company profile
Officer
BEN MAKMEL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
2017-12-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALKAN EXPRESS LLC | 1597774 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TRUSTY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 2838030 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TRUSTY TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 2838030, 2016).
Activity history (recent)
09/08/2026 — Insurance filed — Clear Blue Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DL01AL0025500
04/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2025)
04/18/2026 — Insurance cancelled — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2025-0034
04/03/2026 — Insurance replaced — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2025-0034
03/23/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2026)
04/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000201-02
03/07/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/07/2025)
04/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000201-01
03/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2024)
04/03/2023 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000201-00
03/07/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/29/2023)
07/14/2022 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000201-00
06/20/2022 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000201-00
06/17/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2022)
04/03/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MBC10075901
03/07/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/04/2022)
04/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGD1247-01
03/08/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/05/2021)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3077830.