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Generated Oct 18, 2026
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IRON WHEEL ENERGY SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3476160 · MC1139360 · EIN 84-4970109 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5113 SOUTH CR 1232, MIDLAND, TX, 79706
(412) 508-0690 · BENJAMIN KAIL
15
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 36.7% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 10.1% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
60 / 59
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
106 / 1249
Crashes (24 mo)
7 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Worth Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy HGAT250840 · eff 11/09/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate10.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1031 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance130 pts
Unsafe Driving121 pts
Other87 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Not in SMS39 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 132 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 92 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 66 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 50 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 42 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 35 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
Most inspected states
TX73
NM19
LA9
MO3
RI1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.18 | 2.04 | ≈31–38% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.57 | 0.61 | ≈77–84% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.41 | 0.32 | ≈87–91% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.00 | ≈0–7% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.74 | 7.59 | ≈87–91% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-09. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 77% (4 OOS) · Log / ELD device 23%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 61% (3 OOS) · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 39% (2 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 52% (10 OOS) · Brakes 16% (6 OOS) · Tires 9% (6 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 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Midland County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Midland County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 75% · Speeding 17% · Following / lane / reckless 8%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 24 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: 13 inspections, 27 violations, 8 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 7 OOS · 74%
396.5B-L ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 18 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.805).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
393.95F, 107.620B-HMAMC, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 4%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.635).
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-L ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | Not Reported, NM | ✓ | ||
| 07/28/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/01/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 06/01/2025 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/11/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/14/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
34 truck27 trailer7 other
Company profile
Officer
BENJAMIN KAIL
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
59
Registered since
2020-08-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 56 carriers
Shares identifiers with 56 carriers (54 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISU ENERGY LLC | 3328258 | 5 VINs | strong |
| COVENANT TRUCKING LLC | 3195397 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SANDRIG TRANSPORT LLC | 3943663 | 3 VINs | strong |
| TEGRAEXCEL OILFIELD LOGISTICS LLC | 2423098 | officer, phone | strong |
| CONLEY BULK SERVICES LLC | 2035610 | 2 VINs | medium |
| DETMAR LOGISTICS LEASING LLC | 2896883 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PRIME STAR TRANSPORT LLC | 3755661 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TEGRAEXCEL OILFIELD LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 2423098, 2013).
Activity history (recent)
01/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
11/09/2025 — Insurance filed — Worth Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HGAT250840
11/09/2025 — Insurance cancelled — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00021103
10/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/10/2025)
08/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy ECAP1HSCX00021100
11/09/2024 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00021102
11/09/2023 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00021101
11/09/2022 — Insurance replaced — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ECAP1IICCA00021100
11/17/2021 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CLFP2020000110
11/09/2021 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CLFP2020000110
10/21/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2021)
12/21/2020 — Insurance name changed — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CLFP2020000110
11/18/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2020)
11/13/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/13/2020 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CLFP2020000110
08/25/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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