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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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CANNONBALL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 338347 · MC190566 · EIN 76-0145756 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
11007 TELEPHONE ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77075
(713) 644-7300 · GREGORY A RATHJEN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
78 / 56
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
151 / 339
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Old Republic Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 315541 · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance208 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance63 pts
Unsafe Driving45 pts
Other34 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance23 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 18 |
| 172.332C-HMM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BLMCBAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX122
LA11
TN6
GA2
CO2
UT2
KY1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.49 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.99 | 1.00 | ≈8–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.23 | 0.24 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-19 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Chambers County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Chambers County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 56% · Following / lane / reckless 22% · Speeding 22%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 91% · Log / ELD device 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 35% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% (3 OOS) · Tires 14% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 5 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: 21 inspections, 17 violations, 3 OOS, 14 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 47%
393.75A3-ATIS, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.48A-BLMCBAD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.742).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance5 viol · 1 OOS · 29%
172.332C-HMM, 177.823A-HMPMCM, 172.602A-HMER
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other3 viol · 18%
393.47E ×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
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer31 truck8 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
GREGORY A RATHJEN
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
56
Registered since
1988-12-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 315541
03/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTB 315541
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 315541
06/26/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP50762A
06/01/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2020)
06/01/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2020)
05/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP50762A
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5008214
07/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT0011409
10/16/2014 — Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 0635170
10/16/2013 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 61 BSBAF 3137
07/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 2791RRX098166-006
07/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001140-2
07/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510RRX098202B-009
07/01/2009 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510RRX088202B-010
07/01/2008 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 078202B-013
06/04/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/2008)
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/338347.