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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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RED DIRT TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3418618 · EIN 84-4790129
7055 COUNTY ROAD 334, TYLER, TX, 75708-2301
(903) 574-4275 · MICHAEL SANDERS
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 451
Crashes (24 mo)
0
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance457 pts
Other34 pts
Not in SMS11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 22 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX33
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.04 | 6.20 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-10. “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 Kaufman County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kaufman County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 25 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 4 OOS · 48%
393.9A-LSLI ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.207A-SAPPAS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Not in SMS10 viol · 40%
392.2WG ×10
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Other3 viol · 12%
392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×10, 393.9A-LSLI ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
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Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
12 truck4 trailer2 other1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL SANDERS
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2020-04-16
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 29 carriers
Shares identifiers with 29 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 AG EXPRESS LLC | 3893587 | officer | strong |
| CENTRAL BACKHOE & UTILITIES LTD | 2044564 | officer | strong |
| COPPER CREEK PIPELINES AND EXCAVATION | 1475888 | officer | strong |
| CRIMSON VALLEY NURSERY & LANDSCAPING INC | 2819491 | officer | strong |
| GENERAL ENGINEERING CO | 119301 | officer | strong |
| HEARTLAND CONTAINERS LLC | 2823255 | officer | strong |
| MDS EXPRESS LLC | 3321297 | officer | strong |
| MDS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3166850 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HEARTLAND CONTAINERS LLC (USDOT 2823255, 2015).
Activity history (recent)
10/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
04/16/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
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