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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TEXAS TRANSEASTERN INC
USDOT 387401 · MC230495 · EIN 76-0258786 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3438 PASADENA BLVD, PASADENA, TX, 77503
(713) 397-4334 · J.J. ISBELL
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
344 / 535
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
742 / 2247
Crashes (24 mo)
41 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy MWTB 313680 · eff 03/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1839 pts
Other298 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance259 pts
Unsafe Driving119 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance30 pts
Not in SMS30 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 320 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 4 | 216 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 1 | 110 |
| 393.45DLUV | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 96 | |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 84 | |
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 72 |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 66 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 48 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 42 |
Most inspected states
TX545
LA65
AR59
MS33
AL11
MO11
OK9
TN5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.31 | 0.31 | ≈1–8% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.59 | 2.61 | ≈51–55% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 3 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 Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 42% · Seat belt 29% · Speeding 25%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 1 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 43% · Hours exceeded 30% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 27%
• 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
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 44% (30 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 26% (3 OOS) · Tires 20% (18 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 38 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: 93 inspections, 51 violations, 8 OOS, 66 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance23 viol · 5 OOS · 45%
396.3A1-BOS ×3, 393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
✓ 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
≈ 149 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.943).
2. Other21 viol · 3 OOS · 41%
393.47E ×5, 393.48A ×4, 392.2-SLL ×2
✓ 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. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 4%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.22A-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 156 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.232).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×5, 393.48A ×4, 396.3A1-BOS ×3, 393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.55E-B ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1B ×2
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Crash record — 41 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2026 | RURAL(CRAIGHEAD COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 06/20/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 7 | ✓ | |
| 06/04/2026 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/24/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 05/21/2026 | DALLAS, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/16/2026 | ARLINGTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/28/2026 | TYLER, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2026 | KATY, TX | ✓ | ||
| 03/02/2026 | AMITE, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 107 vehicles seen in inspections
54 truck51 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
J.J. ISBELL
Annual mileage
28.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
535
Registered since
1990-03-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAR TRANSPORTATION LLC | 564721 | 55 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
28.1M mi reported (2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance filed — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTB 313680
03/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTB 313680
08/15/2019 — Insurance cancelled — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UXP102465200
10/15/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 42-XSF-305207-01
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP126752A
05/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP86271A
04/04/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2013)
04/15/2011 — Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4807071
04/15/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DC100026
09/26/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DC100026
09/12/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DC100026
08/30/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2010)
05/15/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DC100026
04/19/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2010)
04/15/2010 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DC100026
04/15/2009 — Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6350677
07/16/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
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/387401.