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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SPARTAN CARRIER GROUP LLC
USDOT 3793241 · MC1362387 · EIN 87-1683136 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9800 HILLWOOD PKWY STE 100, FORT WORTH, TX, 76177
(817) 859-4835 · CARLOS M. LLANES
85
Low risk
Risk factors
8 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
150 / 136
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
214 / 726
Crashes (24 mo)
8
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Active
THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO — $750K BIPD · policy 6T933856 · eff 07/26/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance539 pts
Unsafe Driving165 pts
Other45 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance22 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 300 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 54 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
TN90
AR31
TX25
MS21
KY19
IN11
AL6
IL3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.76 | 0.77 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.69 | 2.68 | ≈37–41% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 4 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 Crittenden County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crittenden County, AR 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
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Speeding 18% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 82% · False log / RODS 18%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Tires 64% (16 OOS) · Brakes 20% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 5%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 28 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: 34 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 27 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 3 OOS · 44%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.205C-WR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.018).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLLR ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 45 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.57).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/24/2026 | BELDEN, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/02/2026 | CALVERT CITY, KY | ✓ | ||
| 09/05/2025 | BLUE SPRINGS, MS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/11/2025 | MEMPHIS, TN | ✓ | ||
| 04/25/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | FRANKFORT (FRANKLIN CO), KY | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2025 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
54 trailer40 truck
Company profile
Officer
CARLOS M. LLANES
Recordable crash rate
0.28 / MM mi
Annual mileage
25.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
136
Registered since
2022-01-05
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 76 carriers
Shares identifiers with 76 carriers (75 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARTER LOGISTEED EXPRESS INC | 223337 | 46 VINs | strong |
| Z & B TRANSPORT LLC | 3254877 | 17 VINs | strong |
| MHA TRUCKING LLC | 2962419 | 15 VINs | strong |
| EXPO TRUCKING LLC | 2577337 | 9 VINs | strong |
| VASCOR TRANSPORT LTD | 2514939 | 8 VINs | strong |
| K C LOGISTICS INC | 347778 | 7 VINs | strong |
| RYDER INTEGRATED LOGISTICS INC | 165420 | 6 VINs | strong |
| WHITE OAK TRANSPORTATION INC | 804716 | 6 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
25.2M mi reported (2025)
08/31/2022 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
08/23/2022 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901113558
07/27/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA955625127
07/26/2022 — Insurance filed — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6T933856
07/26/2022 — Insurance filed — Phoenix Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6T933856
07/26/2022 — Insurance ended — Phoenix Insurance Company
policy 6T933856
06/30/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2022)
02/03/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/05/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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