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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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PORTSERV TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3338849 · MC1065311 · EIN 84-2964154 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4513 OATES ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
(346) 679-0488 · CARI BARBER
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.6% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
24 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
74 / 481
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT47456A · eff 10/07/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance476 pts
Other39 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 6 | 116 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 54 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 | 50 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.51 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 18 | |
| 393.45UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX71
US2
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.88 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.03 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.68 | 4.73 | ≈58–62% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris 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 impact
Log / ELD device 60% · False log / RODS 40%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 57% (12 OOS) · Brakes 29% (6 OOS) · Tires 8% (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 39 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: 11 inspections, 11 violations, 3 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 3 OOS · 55%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9TS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.51).
2. Not in SMS3 viol · 27%
392.2W ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Other2 viol · 18%
393.55D2, 396.17C
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 392.2W ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/03/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 78 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer31 truck4 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CARI BARBER
Recordable crash rate
10 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
2019-09-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 27 carriers
Shares identifiers with 27 carriers (27 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL DRAYAGE SERVICES (DE) LLC | 1747093 | 4 VINs | strong |
| C&K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MARITIME SERVICES LTD | 337587 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TEXAS GULF INTERMODAL LLC | 3958170 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
10/07/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT47456A
10/07/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 016-86-1936
09/10/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2025)
11/08/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT09958A
10/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT09958A
10/07/2023 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX002983-03
09/11/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2023)
10/07/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX002983-02
09/12/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2022)
10/07/2021 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX002983-01
09/10/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/28/2021)
10/07/2020 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX002983-00
09/10/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/07/2020)
10/17/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/25/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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