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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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ACE TIRE & AXLE INC
USDOT 441724 · EIN 75-1986093
16471 CR 426, LINDALE, TX, 75771
(903) 963-3289 · JAMES H ROBERTS III
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 410
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance355 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance54 pts
Other16 pts
Driver Fitness14 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Unsafe Driving2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 |
Most inspected states
TX8
MS4
CO4
NE2
KS2
LA2
AZ2
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.10 | 0.93 | ≈75–82% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.28 | 0.31 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.29 | 8.51 | ≈89–93% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-06. “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 52% · False log / RODS 28% · Log / ELD device 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 46% (1 OOS) · Brakes 33% (3 OOS) · Tires 8% (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 48 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 Kay County, OK · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kay County, OK 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 4 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LRLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2024 | CLINTON, MS | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer12 truck8 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES H ROBERTS III
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
1991-04-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE TIRE & AXLE WEST LLC | 3059288 | 18 VINs | strong |
| ARC TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 4545874 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
04/04/1991 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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