CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 357779· MC226461· CARRIER· EIN 26-0059869
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21021 ESSMAN LANE, HOUSTON, TX, 77073(713) 580-3623awilson@usal.comGary Cole
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$5M BIPD
Ace American Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
9.1%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
25
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · LM Insurance Corporation
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 10/01/2013
Authority
Active
4 past revocations
Registered
37 yrs
since 06/16/1989
  • Authority revoked 4 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 5 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC226461

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$5M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 11/16/2012
Ace American Insurance Company· policy ISA H08694977
ENDED 11/16/2012Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 11/16/2012
Ace American Insurance Company· policy ISA H08694977
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/01/2013
LM Insurance Corporation· policy 022045829
ENDED 10/01/2013Property broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 10/01/2013
LM Insurance Corporation· policy 022045829
Authority history (8) ▾
12/26/2012BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2013)
12/26/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2013)
04/11/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
04/11/2008PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED
03/28/2003PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDREVOKED (04/09/2008)
03/14/2003CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2003)
03/23/2000CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2000)
04/27/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDREVOKED (04/09/2008)
Insurance history6 insurers on record
Filing timeline (9)
  1. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 01/28/201310/01/2013
  2. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$2MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200801/28/2013
  3. SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA$750KName Changed
    SURETY · eff 04/10/200801/28/2013
  4. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200811/16/2012
  5. SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA$750KName Changed
    SURETY · eff 03/07/200304/09/2008
  6. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200304/09/2008
  7. ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200303/01/2003
  8. PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/19/200002/16/2003
  9. THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA$750KCancelled
    BIPD · eff 03/01/199301/19/2000

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle198 inspections · 9.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver275 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

278 inspections · 7 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

278
Inspections
7
Violations
2
OOS violations
7
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

7
total

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • TX23
  • LA3
  • MS2
  • GA1
  • AL1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in TX

Medium impact

33 of 47 violations in the last 12 months (70%) came from inspections in TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from 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

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 2% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing18 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless7 viol44%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 20%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 15%
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× · 8%
Other4 viol20%
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× · 8%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 8%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 3%
Phone / texting1 viol17%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 17%
Seat belt3 viol16%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 12%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 5% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Other3 viol42%
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× · 33%
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× · 8%
Log / ELD device3 viol42%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 33%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 8%
False log / RODS1 viol17%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 17%
What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing28 violations · 12 OOS (24 mo)
Tires7 OOS8 viol49%
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit7× · 33%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 17%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS10 viol28%
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× · 7%
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× · 7%
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× · 7%
Brakes3 viol11%
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× · 9%
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× · 2%
Load securement4 OOS4 viol8%
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles3× · 7%
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 2%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
41
Inspections
11
Violations
2
Out-of-service
32
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 36%Other 27%Not in SMS 27%Vehicle Maintenance 9%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 36% of recent
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Other
3 violations · 2 OOS · 27% of recent
  • 393.207FAir suspension pressure loss
  • 393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
  • 393.75AFlat tire or fabric exposed · OOS
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3Not in SMS
3 violations · 27% of recent
  • 392.2W×2Excessive Weight violation
  • 392.2RGState vehicle registration or License Plate violation
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

363
Inspections
166
Violations
30
Out-of-service
367
CSA points
311
Crashes
15
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

108 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

54 incomplete vehicle 54 trailer
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1NPXLP9X0PD863763· R791504 TX
2023 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 3×
5E0AA1646PG864103· 030F553 TX
2025 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1NPCLP9X4SD740183· R780236 TX
2025 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1649SG204209· 036F100 TX
2025 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1NPCLP9X9SD740194· R780629 TX
2026 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1649TG219410· 036F506 TX
2022 PETERBILT 365seen 2×
1NPSLP9X4ND801533· R582366 TX
2022 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1649NG647206· 029F998 TX
2025 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1NPCLP9X6SD740220· R799919 TX
2026 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRIseen 2×
5E0AA1644TG253206· 037D060 TX
2022 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X6ND778434· R809150 TX
2022 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1647NG638004· 029D238 TX
2022 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9XXND778436· R550337 TX
2022 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1640NG638006· 029D240 TX
2024 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X9RD608087· R745471 TX
2025 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1647SG160601· 036F077 TX
2025 PETERBILT 567
1NPCLP9X3SD740238· R821341 TX
2026 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1645TG272704· 038F218 TX
2020 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X7LD669705· R439715 TX
2020 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1641LG315905· 158C239 TX
2023 PETERBILT 389
1NPXLP9XXPD863754· R638725 TX
2023 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA164XPG840404· 030F559 TX
2024 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X8RD608064· R733075 TX
2025 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1640SG105908· 034D380 TX
2022 PETERBILT 389
1NPXLP9X8ND778425· R541770 TX
2022 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1647NG619002· 029D120 TX
2022 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X5ND801542· R582375 TX
2023 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1640PG647307· 030D238 TX
2021 PETERBILT 365
1NPSLP9X9MD701880· R525833 TX
2021 COTTRELL C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI
5E0AA1642MG586201· 025D946 TX

+ 78 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

25

Tow-away

22

Injury

10

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
382
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
353
297 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
28.3M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi353 drivers
Company officer
Gary Cole
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
1989-06-16
Last MCS-150 update
2026-09-14
Census status
Active

Fleet: 382 trucks · 29 owned tractors · 29 owned trailers · 353 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or addresses with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

7
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 3
HINTON AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1058200Active· STOCKBRIDGE, GA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
5E0AA1647LG3943045E0AA1643LG394302
ALAPLEX AUTOTRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1967988Inactive· HOUSTON, TX
Medium
MailingAddress
GST TRANSPORT SYSTEMS-WEST LLC
USDOT 1969727Inactive· HOUSTON, TX
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

23 events
  1. 09/14/2026MCS-150 update filed

    28.3M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/01/2013Insurance filed — LM Insurance Corporation

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 022045829

  3. 10/01/2013Insurance ended — LM Insurance Corporation

    policy 022045829

  4. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 022042701

  5. 01/28/2013Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08238959

  6. 01/28/2013Insurance name changed — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    SURETY · policy 6543997-0000

  7. 12/26/2012BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/14/2013)

  8. 12/26/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/10/2013)

  9. 11/16/2012Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H08694977

  10. 11/16/2012Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company

    policy ISA H08694977

  11. 11/16/2012Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H08238959

  12. 04/11/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  13. 04/11/2008PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
  14. 04/09/2008Insurance name changed — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    SURETY · policy 6189005

  15. 04/09/2008Insurance name changed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H0767014A

  16. 03/28/2003PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (04/09/2008)

  17. 03/14/2003CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2003)

  18. 03/01/2003Insurance replaced — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H0767014A

  19. 02/16/2003Insurance name changed — PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ISA H07407415

  20. 03/23/2000CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/13/2000)

  21. 01/19/2000Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA

    BIPD · policy ISA473077

  22. 04/27/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (04/09/2008)

  23. 06/16/1989Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Safety audit
Rated
1990-11-28
Last review
1990-07-30
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-09-14
Reported mileage
28,347,659 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 12:05 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.