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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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SMG COMMUNICATIONS INC
USDOT 3876200 · MC1420658 · EIN 85-3502699 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
410 4TH ST SUITE A, COLUSA, CA, 95932
(530) 619-9155 · SALVADOR GUTIERREZ
55
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 35.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
9 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 267
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA973829635 · eff 11/26/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance215 pts
Driver Fitness52 pts
Other43 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| 393.9B-LSLOWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 15 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA19
OR2
WA1
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.30 | 1.46 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.06 | 7.28 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (3 OOS) · Load securement 18% (3 OOS) · Other 13% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• 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
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 5 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
391.11B2-Q
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.975).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
392.9A2-C
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.045).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 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
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
6 incomplete vehicle6 trailer2 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
SALVADOR GUTIERREZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
2022-05-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A FLOORING INC | 2676260 | officer | strong |
| CHEMACA LLC | 4195084 | officer | strong |
| GUTIERREZ CONCRETE LLC | 3022779 | officer | strong |
| NAFTA EXPRESS TRANSPORT CO | 1206356 | officer | strong |
| NAFTA USA TRANSPORT INC | 1574457 | officer | strong |
| NOODAC LLC | 3745031 | officer | strong |
| SAL'S CONSTRUCTION CO | 3127098 | officer | strong |
| SALVADOR GUTIERREZ | 2461437 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: GUTIERREZ CONCRETE LLC (USDOT 3022779, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
03/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
11/26/2024 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA973829635
11/26/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA973829635
11/19/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/06/2023 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRS124313
11/15/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/15/2023)
05/03/2022 — 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/3876200.