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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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DIRECT DISPATCH EXPRESS
USDOT 3489163 · MC1147741 · EIN 86-2344307 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
279 PAPALOTE RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045
(210) 913-1002 · MELECIO CAVAZOS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 43.8% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 273
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DD02-RAL020657-01 · eff 08/27/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate43.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance271 pts
Other31 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Unsafe Driving2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX13
KY3
US1
NM1
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.50 | 0.25 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.83 | 12.15 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-20. “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 43% · Brakes 23% (3 OOS) · Tires 11% (1 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 37 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
A high share of violations are occurring in La Salle County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from La Salle County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 22 violations, 4 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 2 OOS · 77%
393.9 ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.19
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.123).
2. Other5 viol · 2 OOS · 23%
393.47A ×2, 393.83G ×2, 393.83A
✓ 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: 393.9 ×4, 393.47A ×2, 393.83G ×2
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Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
10 trailer6 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MELECIO CAVAZOS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2020-09-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERNA INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT LLC | 3852748 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ICZ TRANSPORT LLC | 3462742 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/27/2025 — Insurance filed — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DD02-RAL020657-01
08/27/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TTT-61-2-255274
08/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
08/04/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DD01-RAL000286-01
07/08/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/06/2025)
08/04/2024 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IPGAL-0000864-01
07/08/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2024)
09/07/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
10/27/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
09/17/2020 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/3489163.