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Generated Oct 8, 2026
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NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC
USDOT 583798 · EIN 95-3542366
260 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 200, HOUSTON, TX, 77060
(832) 200-0988 · FERNANDO PINERA
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
282 / 158
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
160 / 839
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate19.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance802 pts
Other76 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Driver Fitness16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 120 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 52 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
CA43
TX29
NC15
FL12
PA8
LA7
NY6
CO5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.20 | 0.17 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.06 | 0.04 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.08 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.86 | 3.83 | ≈58–62% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 6 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Riverside County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Riverside County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 79% · Other 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (3 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 33% (3 OOS) · Brakes 27% (7 OOS) · Tires 16% (6 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 32 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: 24 inspections, 37 violations, 6 OOS, 10 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 5 OOS · 54%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.895).
2. Other16 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 3%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 32 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.15).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEQP ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.9 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLED ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2026 | LAS VEGAS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 01/07/2026 | HAYWARD, CA | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2025 | COMMERCE, CA | 1 | ||
| 11/22/2024 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 10/21/2024 | DUPAGE TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
27 incomplete vehicle23 trailer19 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
FERNANDO PINERA
Annual mileage
4.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
133
Registered since
1994-12-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
08/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.5M mi reported (2024)
12/12/1994 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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