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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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KETTLEBROOK EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3994899 · MC1499742 · EIN 92-1253884 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
16550 KETTLEBROOK LN, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
(832) 666-1875 · ALEX CHAVEZ
53
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 46.2% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 11
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
54 / 690
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA5323132 · eff 12/25/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate46.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance641 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance111 pts
Other35 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 170 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 68 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 46 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 | 23 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
TX26
LA19
AR4
MS2
TN2
US1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.90 | 0.90 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.16 | 1.11 | ≈76–83% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.62 | 10.86 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% (2 OOS) · False log / RODS 37% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 37% (12 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 35% (7 OOS) · Brakes 17% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Orange County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orange County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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
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, 14 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 64%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.75B-TFV
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.965).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 29%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.87).
3. Other1 viol · 7%
393.47E
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | PERRY, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
24 truck13 trailer2 other
Company profile
Officer
ALEX CHAVEZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
11
Registered since
2022-12-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A C CONSTRUCTION INC | 2980231 | officer | strong |
| ALEX CHAVEZ | 2809545 | officer | strong |
| AMERICAN COMMERCIAL TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR | 3074657 | officer | strong |
| PARSONS TIRES | 2989097 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: PARSONS TIRES (USDOT 2989097, 2017).
Activity history (recent)
05/02/2026 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA5323132
04/06/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/17/2026)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
03/13/2026 — Insurance cancelled — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA5323132
02/17/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/06/2026)
12/25/2025 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA5323132
12/25/2025 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA5323132
12/25/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81002929
11/28/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2025)
04/02/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81002929
03/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA81002929
03/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2025)
12/25/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71003997
11/29/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/26/2024)
10/05/2024 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71003997
09/20/2024 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TMA71003997
09/09/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2024)
12/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRI21L6709
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/3994899.