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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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COWTOWN MATERIALS INC
USDOT 333653 · MC921940 · EIN 75-1849705
401 GARDEN ACRES DR, FORT WORTH, TX, 76140
(817) 551-1805 · RUSSELL HUGHEY
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
128 / 136
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
112 / 596
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance612 pts
Other35 pts
Not in SMS20 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 154 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 1 | 62 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 396.3A1-TC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX72
NM31
CO5
LA2
UT1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.22 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.57 | 2.65 | ≈29–33% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 4 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 Travis County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Travis County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 46% (4 OOS) · Tires 30% (7 OOS) · Brakes 19% (3 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 20 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: 20 inspections, 29 violations, 9 OOS, 11 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 7 OOS · 72%
393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.927).
2. Other8 viol · 2 OOS · 28%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.48A ×3, 393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.48A ×3, 393.9A-LRLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | FRISCO, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/25/2025 | ALVARADO, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/03/2025 | ARCADIA, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/30/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle12 truck10 trailer5 other
Company profile
Officer
RUSSELL HUGHEY
Recordable crash rate
4.88 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
92
Registered since
1988-11-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPARRAL MATERIALS INC | 435385 | 6 VINs | strong |
| TEJAS MATERIALS INC | 1712241 | 6 VINs | strong |
| LONE STAR MATERIALS INC | 532938 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2024)
11/23/1988 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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