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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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BETTER FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC
USDOT 4261707 · MC1653608 · EIN 92-3020618 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
181 LAKE CARNEGIE CT, LAREDO, TX, 78041
(956) 301-7130 · ERNEST RUIZ
38
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 38.1% — 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
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
23 / 400
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy DC92000303700 · eff 09/04/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate38.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance172 pts
Vehicle Maintenance111 pts
Driver Fitness107 pts
Other22 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 49 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 35 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 |
Most inspected states
TX7
AZ3
MO2
KS2
TN1
MI1
AL1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.35 | 3.35 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3.92 | 4.02 | ≈98–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 3.42 | 3.40 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.45 | 3.56 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24. “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 58% (3 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 41% · Log / ELD device 2%
• 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 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 3 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Pima County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pima County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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 45% (7 OOS) · Tires 22% · Inspection / repair / DVIR 14%
• 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 22 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: 6 inspections, 17 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other7 viol · 41%
393.60D ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 396.17C ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance6 viol · 1 OOS · 35%
395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.3A2-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.94).
3. Driver Fitness3 viol · 3 OOS · 18%
383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.565).
Repeat offenders: 383.23A2-LCDLN ×2, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 393.60D ×2, 392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 396.17C ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 18 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer8 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ERNEST RUIZ
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2024-06-30
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 56 carriers
Shares identifiers with 56 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALEX TRANSPORTS SOLUTIONS LLC | 3178406 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ERNEST RUIZ TRUCKING | 1164595 | officer | strong |
| LAREDO STAR HAULIN LLC | 3417710 | officer, phone, address | strong |
| PARTY SPARKS INC | 1745112 | officer | strong |
| 4UTRANS LLC | 4478006 | mailing | medium |
| ACCURATE LOGISTICS LLC | 3892478 | mailing | medium |
| ADRIANA REYNA GALVAN | 3893271 | mailing | medium |
| ADRIANO TRANSPORT INC | 3892471 | mailing | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: LAREDO STAR HAULIN LLC (USDOT 3417710, 2020).
Activity history (recent)
09/04/2026 — Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DC92000303700
01/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
10/03/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067106
09/04/2025 — Insurance replaced — GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067106
03/18/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067106
02/19/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2025)
09/10/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/29/2024 — Insurance replaced — GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067106
08/29/2024 — Insurance replaced — GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9300067106
06/30/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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