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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MARITIME SERVICES LTD
USDOT 337587 · MC157885 · EIN 68-0540560 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8200 TELEPHONE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77061-4039
(713) 674-3544 · DERICK SCHMIDT
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 42.5% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
144 / 84
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
220 / 2055
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy DC910221-00 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1992 pts
Other340 pts
Unsafe Driving62 pts
Not in SMS44 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 4 | 292 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 12 | 268 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 14 | 240 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 11 | 208 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 120 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 104 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 84 | |
| 396.3A1BOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 58 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 |
Most inspected states
TX216
LA2
AL1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.86 | 0.90 | ≈25–32% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.29 | ≈79–83% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.24 | 9.23 | ≈99–100% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (26 OOS) · Brakes 34% (31 OOS) · Tires 12% (12 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.
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
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · medium impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (1 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Other 32% · Seat belt 11%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · False log / RODS 17% · Other 17%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 10 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: 27 inspections, 57 violations, 9 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Other31 viol · 4 OOS · 54%
393.48A ×4, 393.47E ×3, 396.5B ×3
✓ 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
2. Vehicle Maintenance23 viol · 5 OOS · 40%
393.45B2UV ×4, 393.9 ×3, 393.9A-LHLI ×2
✓ 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
≈ 42 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.93).
3. Not in SMS3 viol · 5%
387.303B4, 390.21G2, 392.2RG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2UV ×4, 393.48A ×4, 393.9 ×3, 393.47E ×3, 396.5B ×3, 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.75C ×2, 393.55E ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | FREEPORT (BRAZORIA), TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/11/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 09/23/2025 | LA PORTE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/08/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/10/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/04/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 88 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer33 truck10 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DERICK SCHMIDT
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
72
Registered since
1988-12-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers (59 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 9 VINs | strong |
| NATIONAL DRAYAGE SERVICES (DE) LLC | 1747093 | 4 VINs | strong |
| STG DRAYAGE LLC | 688143 | 4 VINs | strong |
| QFS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2244717 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC | 2546187 | 2 VINs | medium |
| M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC | 338378 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PORTSERV TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3338849 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RTS HOLDINGS LLC | 2365308 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC910221-00
05/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0004003003
04/06/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2026)
04/06/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2026)
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A000403003
05/03/2017 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072630
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072630
04/06/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2017)
04/06/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/27/2017)
05/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072535
12/05/2014 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXA518728
11/10/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2014)
11/10/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/2014)
12/05/2013 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0004003001
12/22/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 2084043372
12/05/2012 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084043257
11/26/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2012)
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/337587.