CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 3930677· MC1456750· CARRIER· EIN 88-3287982
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SOLO CARRIER LLC

13301 MILLSITE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77050(252) 300-0303dragos@solocarriers.comDRAGOS CHETRARU
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.
Vehicle OOS
22.7%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
4.8%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
6
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
88
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
6 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1456750

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 03/29/2026
MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.· policy AWT1000053-00
Authority history (5) ▾
03/02/2026COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2026)
07/25/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2025)
03/03/2025COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2025)
03/19/2024COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/29/2024)
03/20/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (6)
  1. ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/31/202503/29/2026
  2. ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/29/202508/21/2025
  3. ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/29/202507/31/2025
  4. SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/29/202403/29/2025
  5. PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/09/202304/15/2024
  6. PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/09/202303/29/2024

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle44 inspections · 22.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver62 inspections · 4.8% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

62 inspections · 61 violations (13 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.

62
Inspections
61
Violations
13
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

20
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • TX11
  • NM5
  • AZ3
  • AR2
  • KS1
  • WV1
  • SC1
  • GA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

High impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 69% is at/over the 60% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing21 violations · 5 OOS (24 mo)
Log / ELD device4 OOS19 viol78%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:5× · 59%
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.7× · 10%
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× · 5%
False log / RODS1 OOS2 viol22%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 22%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 28 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 25.5% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • 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
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Medium impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 59% is close to the 60% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing9 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless4 viol38%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 27%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 11%
Phone / texting1 viol27%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 27%
Other2 viol15%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 2%
Seat belt1 viol13%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 13%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 24 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Scott County, MN

Medium impact

20 of 114 violations in the last 12 months (18%) came from inspections in Scott County, MN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Scott County, MN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 69% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing77 violations · 21 OOS (24 mo)
Tires13 OOS16 viol39%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 13%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× · 13%
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 5%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS25 viol27%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× · 6%
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× · 3%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× · 3%
Brakes2 OOS12 viol16%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× · 7%
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× · 2%
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× · 2%
Other3 OOS12 viol9%
  • 393.201A-VSPVan/OT Trailers - Side Panels damaged completely through in the bay area with sagging lower rail2× · 2%
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× · 2%
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Holding steady
16
Inspections
33
Violations
5
Out-of-service
7
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 45%Hours-of-Service Compliance 30%Other 12%Unsafe Driving 9%Not in SMS 3%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
15 violations · 3 OOS · 45% of recent
  • 393.11A1-CSLRR×2Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
  • 393.78A-WS×2Washers - Inoperative washing system.
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
10 violations · 1 OOS · 30% of recent
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24×7HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
  • 395.8E-HOSPD×2HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain · OOS
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Other
4 violations · 1 OOS · 12% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 393.75AFlat tire or fabric exposed · OOS
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

70
Inspections
135
Violations
19
Out-of-service
1046
CSA points
6
Crashes
23
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

54 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

28 trailer 25 truck 1 other
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 7×
3AKJHHDR2KSKB5832· R755869 TX
2023 CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC.seen 6×
527SR542XPL029967· 260B553 TX
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 5×
3AKJHHDR1MSMN4232· R732388 TX
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 5×
1UYVS2531H2085107· 259C938 TX
2016 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS2530GM453604· NONE TX
2021 CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC.seen 4×
527SR5328ML024679· 259C936 TX
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR4KSKV5141· R755867 TX
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR0KSKD1186· R732111 TX
2017 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Vanseen 4×
1JJV532B1HL016927· 229C329 TX
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR7NSNJ1440· R809302 TX
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDV1MSMS0983· R732109 TX
1989 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRAP0628KT101464· 228C637 TX
2017 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJGLDR4HSHT2426· R755470 TX
2017 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Vanseen 3×
1JJV532B5HL016929· 229C327 TX
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDV3MSMS0984· R732110 TX
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR5LSLY2675· R822147 TX
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532C1KR329070· 201B259 TX
2018 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR3JSJW4067· R755868 TX
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D3KL121378· 228C639 TX
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR3LSME1119· R779523 TX
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHHDR7LLLS4742· R822268 TX
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5321PM305532· 260C201 TX
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 2×
4V4NC9EH4LN233956· R790789 TX
2023 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5324PM305542· 260B734 TX
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHFG3LSLN5339· R821621 TX
2020 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5323LT005863· 228C638 TX
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR2PSNV1735· R809301 TX
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJHHDR9NLMZ9643· R829867 TX
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDRXKSLF2890· R839664 TX
2019 WABASH VANS Refrigerated Vanseen 2×
1JJV532B8KL116627· 260C243 TX

+ 24 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

6

Tow-away

5

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
27
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
24
24 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.5M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
Company officer
DRAGOS CHETRARU
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2022-08-06
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-09
Census status
Active

Fleet: 27 trucks · 27 owned tractors · 27 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 22 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

22
Connected carriers
22
Fleet-transfer links
7
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
GOLDCOAST CARRIERS INC
USDOT 3014047Active· BUCKEYE, AZ
Strong
Shared VIN · 7
5V8VA5324PM3056753AKJHHDR2PSNV17355V8VC5324PM3055425V8VA5321PM3056655V8VA5325PM3056703AKJHHDR7NSNJ1440

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

14 events
  1. 03/29/2026Insurance filed — MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE USA INC.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AWT1000053-00

  2. 03/29/2026Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901522090-00

  3. 03/09/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.5M mi reported (2025)

  4. 03/02/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2026)

  5. 08/21/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901522090-00

  6. 07/31/2025Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901522090-00

  7. 07/25/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2025)

  8. 03/29/2025Insurance cancelled — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO

    BIPD/Primary · policy WHI01000003279-00

  9. 03/03/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/27/2025)

  10. 04/15/2024Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA967216540

  11. 03/29/2024Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA967216540

  12. 03/19/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/29/2024)

  13. 03/20/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  14. 08/06/2022Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-09
Reported mileage
1,528,428 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 20, 2026, 9:08 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.