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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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M ESPINOZA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3137965 · MC149892 · EIN 84-1770121 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7822 TORNILLO ST, MISSION, TX, 78574
(956) 360-4570 · JOSE ESPINOZA
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 70% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
6 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
18 / 188
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy DD02RAL02118501 · eff 07/31/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate70% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance170 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance18 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-HC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
TX9
SC2
MO2
CA1
LA1
OH1
GA1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.58 | 0.60 | ≈38–45% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.63 | 9.63 | ≈84–88% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-02. “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 51% (1 OOS) · Brakes 28% · Wheels / rims 12% (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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 83% · Other 17%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
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.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 67%
393.9A-LTSI, 393.11
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.223).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 33%
395.24C2III
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 7 vehicles seen in inspections
4 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
JOSE ESPINOZA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2018-05-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 42 carriers
Shares identifiers with 42 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORETEX COMMUNICATION LLC | 2637907 | officer | strong |
| BRONCO SERVICES LLC | 4010560 | officer | strong |
| BRUCEVILLE ESPINOZA STONE INC | 2185976 | officer | strong |
| CUERNOS CHUECOS TRUCKING LLC | 3582741 | officer | strong |
| ESPINOZA CONSTRUCTION INC | 3850131 | officer | strong |
| ESPINOZA TRUCKING LLC | 2870783 | officer | strong |
| FENIX HAULING LLC | 4033075 | officer | strong |
| FLJ TRUCKING INC | 3053778 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: JOSE ESPINOZA (USDOT 1341554, 2005).
Activity history (recent)
07/31/2026 — Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DD02RAL02118501
04/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2025)
07/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-05696-24
07/07/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/31/2025)
09/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-05696-24
08/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2024)
08/05/2024 — Insurance replaced — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary · policy CHL 01-05696-24
07/31/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTT-47-2-234101
07/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2024)
11/14/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA5644-01
10/18/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2023)
11/14/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA953617860
12/01/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
11/13/2021 — Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QTXD-100811-02
11/13/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA953617860
11/13/2020 — Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QTXD-100811-01
10/19/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2020)
01/21/2020 — Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QTXD-100811-01
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