VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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OCTOPUS EQUIPMENT LLC
USDOT 4458524 · EIN 99-4156204
3783 E FLAMINGO WAY, GILBERT, AZ, 85297-5250
(505) 633-8635 · ROBERTO VARGAS
80
Low risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1 / 87
Crashes (24 mo)
0
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance66 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.16B-DPASS | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 393.95F | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
AZ1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.00 | 7.00 | — | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22.00 | 22.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-04-13. “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 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 2 vehicles seen in inspections
1 incomplete vehicle1 trailer
Company profile
Officer
ROBERTO VARGAS
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2025-08-25
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOB'S TRUCKING INC | 1314771 | officer | strong |
| BRUSATTI GROUP LLC | 2926650 | officer | strong |
| JOSE L VARGAS | 1865553 | officer | strong |
| R VARGAS TRUCKING INC | 2901300 | officer | strong |
| R VARGAS TRUCKING INC | 424532 | officer | strong |
| ROBERTO VARGAS | 1799165 | officer | strong |
| ROBERTO VARGAS | 2060396 | officer | strong |
| ROBERTO VARGAS | 2916493 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BOB'S TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1314771, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
08/25/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
08/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
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/4458524.