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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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ULTIMATE CARRIERS INC
USDOT 3840917 · MC1396770 · EIN 38-4206431 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7143 STATE HIGHWAY 359, LAREDO, TX, 78043
(512) 853-9112 · CLAUDIA CAROLINA TAMEZ CARDENAS
46
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 11.1% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 145
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO — $750K BIPD · policy SOA01 435322561 00 · eff 04/14/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance81 pts
Driver Fitness36 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance26 pts
Other13 pts
Unsafe Driving2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 28 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 18 | |
| 393.110B2II-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 392.8-D | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 395.32B | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
TX17
AL3
AR2
MS1
LA1
OK1
PA1
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.20 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.91 | 0.97 | ≈69–76% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.85 | 0.81 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.12 | 5.58 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Log / ELD device 54% · False log / RODS 27% (1 OOS) · Other 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 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 Webb County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Webb County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 37% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Load securement 19% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 27 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: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 67%
393.45B2PC, 392.8-D
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.84).
2. Other1 viol · 33%
396.17C
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17/2026 | RURAL, LA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/19/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
23 trailer11 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
CLAUDIA CAROLINA TAMEZ CARDENAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2022-03-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LANDFREIGHTS INC | 3300586 | 16 VINs | strong |
| EUROAMERICAN INVESTMENTS LLC | 4251849 | officer | strong |
| EUROAMERICAN INVESTMENTS LLC | 4251853 | officer | strong |
| STEEL CARRIERS LLC | 3210954 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: STEEL CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 3210954, 2018).
Activity history (recent)
04/15/2026 — Insurance cancelled — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2025-0041
04/14/2026 — Insurance filed — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SOA01 435322561 00
04/14/2026 — Insurance replaced — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CIMD-2025-0041
03/19/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2026)
02/20/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
04/14/2025 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-01
03/18/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/2025)
01/10/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-01
04/14/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
03/18/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2024)
03/07/2024 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
02/06/2024 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
09/08/2023 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
08/19/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
08/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
07/24/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/02/2023)
07/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TSAACA-AL-0000800-00
06/26/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2023)
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/3840917.