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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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PENTA PETRO INC
USDOT 3807513 · MC1372984 · EIN 87-4585279 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
24 SMITH RD STE 260, MIDLAND, TX, 79705-4424
(432) 203-2791 · ANDREW KENDRICK
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 35
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
67 / 308
Crashes (24 mo)
8 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 9827924 · eff 03/31/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance256 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance51 pts
Other49 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance19 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 100 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.23-LEU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 12 | |
| 177.817E1-HMHC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
TX59
NM5
CO2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.24 | 0.25 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.51 | 3.32 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.16 | 0.16 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 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 Ector County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ector County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 39% (3 OOS) · Brakes 34% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (1 OOS)
• 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: 7 inspections, 10 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 50%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.9A-LBL, 393.53B-B
✓ 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
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.633).
2. Other4 viol · 40%
393.47E, 393.60C, 172.328D
✓ 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
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 10%
177.817E1-HMHC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 8 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | ODESSA, TX | 1 | ||
| 05/23/2026 | SLATON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/21/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/31/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 09/05/2025 | CANYON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/22/2025 | LUBBOCK, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/27/2025 | AMARILLO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/10/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
31 truck27 trailer3 other
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW KENDRICK
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
35
Registered since
2022-01-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNTX LLC | 320657 | 3 VINs | strong |
| KENDRICK TRANSPORT LLC | 3250361 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: KENDRICK TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3250361, 2019).
Activity history (recent)
04/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2024)
02/16/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
01/26/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
03/31/2021 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9827924
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