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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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RUBEN ESTRELLA
USDOT 538450 · MC268550 · EIN 86-0671157 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
196 POPO COURT, RIO RICO, AZ, 85648
(520) 281-0592 · RUBEN ESTRELLA
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 582
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. — $750K BIPD · policy 1E79682 · eff 06/10/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance324 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance136 pts
Unsafe Driving82 pts
Driver Fitness40 pts
Other14 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 63 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 29 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA18
AZ12
OR1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6.79 | 6.79 | ≈64–71% (near 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.26 | 1.26 | ≈78–85% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.77 | 0.77 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.95 | 7.95 | ≈88–92% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-12. “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 62% · Log / ELD device 28% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• 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 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 38% (1 OOS) · Brakes 29% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 11%
• 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 40 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · medium impact
Speeding 43% · Phone / texting 37% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Santa Cruz County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Cruz County, AZ 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: 5 inspections, 24 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 1 OOS · 54%
393.78A-WS ×2, 393.19, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.963).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance6 viol · 25%
395.8E-HOSPD ×3, 395.24 ×3
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.945).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.093).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×3, 395.24 ×3, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 | SACATON, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 03/06/2025 | RIALTO, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer11 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RUBEN ESTRELLA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1993-10-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| K L ESTRELLA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3683213 | 2 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
06/10/2021 — Insurance filed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1E79682
06/10/2021 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1E79682
03/23/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/18/2020 — Insurance name changed — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1E79682
09/17/2015 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/18/2020)
07/24/1997 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 728359-7693-939
07/30/1996 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 7283597693939
06/16/1994 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/10/1997)
10/01/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
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