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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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TAPIA EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3871870 · MC1417787 · EIN 88-1892357 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7421 W PECH DR, GLENDALE, AZ, 85303
(707) 685-1927 · RICARDO TAPIA SALGADO
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 192
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT6841116731 · eff 05/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance147 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance28 pts
Unsafe Driving17 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 25 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.205A-WRBH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 396.3A1BL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.3A1-LC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NM11
AZ6
TX4
CA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.44 | 1.44 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.14 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.31 | 4.31 | ≈46–50% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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
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 Maricopa County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Maricopa County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• 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.
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 30% (1 OOS) · Tires 27% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• 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 22 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, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.233).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.08).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 32 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICARDO TAPIA SALGADO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2022-04-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K L BREEDEN & SONS LLC | 1836511 | 20 VINs | strong |
| MMS CORPORATION | 3216115 | 6 VINs | strong |
| HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN INC | 2998606 | 2 VINs | medium |
| KLB EAST LLC | 3383088 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 2 VINs | medium |
| WOLFGANG KL TRUCKING LLC | 3722985 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/12/2026 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT6841116731
05/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0004726
04/15/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2026)
10/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
05/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT21667A
05/12/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA958083923
05/19/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/27/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;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/3871870.