VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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S&M SONS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4343104 · MC1697178 · EIN 33-2693062 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
24942 COX LN, LOS MOLINOS, CA, 96055
(530) 815-8682 · RICARDO HEREDIA ROSALES
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierDriver OOS 13% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
3 / 3
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 239
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy DRNCA101526 · eff 09/25/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate13% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance218 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance42 pts
Unsafe Driving26 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 14 |
Most inspected states
CA17
OR6
WA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13.00 | 13.00 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.93 | 0.81 | ≈70–77% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.22 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.97 | 4.07 | ≈43–47% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-25. “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 67% (2 OOS) · Other 33% (1 OOS)
• 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 28 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 Jackson County, OR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Jackson County, OR 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 35% (2 OOS) · Load securement 34% (5 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 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 26 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: 4 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 100%
396.5B-HWSL ×2, 393.55E-B, 396.5-HL
✓ Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
✓ Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.978).
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-HWSL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 9 vehicles seen in inspections
6 trailer3 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICARDO HEREDIA ROSALES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
3
Registered since
2025-01-07
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICARDO HEREDIA | 3218862 | mailing, address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RICARDO HEREDIA (USDOT 3218862, 2018).
Activity history (recent)
09/25/2026 — Insurance filed — Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DRNCA101526
06/07/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DRNCA101526
05/14/2026 — Insurance replaced — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DRNCA101526
05/11/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/15/2026)
03/13/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CLCA12722
03/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
02/17/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2026)
03/18/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/07/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/4343104.