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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 30, 2026
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BLINKHAUL LLC
USDOT 4165882 · MC1601527 · EIN 93-4745318 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2020 N ACADEMY SUITE 255, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80909
(719) 717-9548 · TOMAS RUIZ
43
High risk
Risk factors
Authority revocation pendingPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 9.1% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
28 / 456
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc. — $750K BIPD · policy CAL-0001780 · eff 10/19/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Authority revocation pending
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance318 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance129 pts
Unsafe Driving39 pts
Other11 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX6
KY3
NC3
LA2
KS2
FL2
MS2
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.51 | 3.51 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.62 | 1.71 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.97 | 4.14 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 1 new since the Oct 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 84% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 16%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 33% · Other 10% (1 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 29 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: 10 inspections, 32 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 2 OOS · 66%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.45D-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
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.978).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance7 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.215).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.633).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.11A1-LCHL ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
23 truck22 trailer
Company profile
Officer
TOMAS RUIZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
2023-12-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 34 carriers
Shares identifiers with 34 carriers (29 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICK TRUCKS LLC | 3943475 | 6 VINs | strong |
| SKYLORD LLC | 3404802 | 5 VINs | strong |
| SIERRA DORADA TRAVEL LLC | 3177582 | officer | strong |
| TOMAS RUIZ | 978007 | officer | strong |
| TOMAS RUIZ | 3249077 | officer | strong |
| TOMAS RUIZ | 3291409 | officer | strong |
| USA PACIFIC TIRES CHINO INC | 2764490 | officer | strong |
| 1225CORP LLC | 4019372 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: SIERRA DORADA TRAVEL LLC (USDOT 3177582, 2018).
Activity history (recent)
10/19/2026 — Insurance filed — CarrierGuard Transportation Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAL-0001780
06/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2026)
04/10/2026 — Insurance cancelled — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW3EVE-932842-01
03/26/2026 — Insurance cancelled — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW3EVE-932842-01
03/16/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/10/2026)
03/06/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976930309
02/27/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/04/2026)
02/13/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976930309
02/13/2026 — Insurance replaced — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CW3EVE-932842-01
02/09/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/17/2026)
01/20/2026 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976930309
03/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA976930309
02/01/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/07/2023 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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