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Generated Oct 9, 2026
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PINNACLE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 4430439 · EIN 39-2889232
7758 C E KING PKWY, HOUSTON, TX, 77044-2805
(346) 313-5327 · BARON BROWN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
21 / 437
Crashes (24 mo)
2
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance376 pts
Other55 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Not in SMS20 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 48 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 396.3A1-TC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 383.51A-SOUT | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX21
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.40 | 0.40 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.48 | 0.50 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.42 | 0.44 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.79 | 8.78 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “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
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 Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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, 29 violations, 7 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Other16 viol · 4 OOS · 55%
393.75A1 ×4, 393.60C ×2, 393.75C ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 31%
393.9 ×2, 393.78 ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Not in SMS3 viol · 2 OOS · 10%
392.9AA1 ×2, 392.2WG
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A1 ×4, 393.9 ×2, 393.78 ×2, 392.9AA1 ×2, 393.60C ×2, 393.75C ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | LA PORTE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 24 vehicles seen in inspections
15 trailer9 truck
Company profile
Officer
BARON BROWN
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2025-06-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| APEX GLOBAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC | 3952649 | 16 VINs | strong |
| F PIERCE INTERMODAL LLC | 4146326 | 7 VINs | strong |
| APEX COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4144362 | 4 VINs | strong |
| PIERCE LOGISTICS LLC | 2466147 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2026)
06/26/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
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