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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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BANA TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 4280003 · MC1663600 · EIN 83-4205488 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2102 ARGOLIS DR, ROWLETT, TX, 75088
(469) 679-9991 · MERON S TIKABO
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 42.9% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 488
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc — $750K BIPD · policy URG05195 · eff 06/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance315 pts
Unsafe Driving135 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance38 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX8
MO6
AR3
KS2
OH2
IL2
OK1
NJ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10.88 | 10.88 | ≈78–85% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.24 | 0.24 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.40 | 6.48 | ≈68–72% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-11. “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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Other 37% · Seat belt 26% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 20 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 Pemiscot County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Pemiscot County, MO 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (2 OOS) · Tires 23% (2 OOS) · Brakes 15% (2 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 34 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: 13 inspections, 16 violations, 2 OOS, 5 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.11A1-CSURR ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.8).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 25%
392.2-DMOVE, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ 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 8.16).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 13%
395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ 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 0.18).
Repeat offenders: 393.11A1-CSURR ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | TERRE HAUTE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2026 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY), AR | ✓ | ||
| 03/11/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer21 truck
Company profile
Officer
MERON S TIKABO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.5M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2024-08-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 54 carriers
Shares identifiers with 54 carriers (52 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3265891 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HOREB LOGISTICS LLC | 3437691 | mailing | medium |
| MERCY LOGISTICS LLC | 3809248 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2026)
06/15/2026 — Insurance filed — Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91 · policy URG05195
11/08/2025 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BIPD/Primary · policy SWR-TX-0003935-24
10/14/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/06/2025)
11/25/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/12/2024 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BIPD/Primary · policy SWR-TX-0003935-24
08/10/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
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