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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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BRUCKNER TRUCK SALES INC
USDOT 694039 · MC140978 · EIN 75-0972825 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9471 I-40 EAST, AMARILLO, TX, 79118
(806) 376-6273 · TIM HOODENPYLE
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$10M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1957 / 366
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 104
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. — $10M BIPD · policy 210155 · eff 01/01/2000
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate13.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance97 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other6 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8E1-HOSPVID | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
TX11
NM6
OK3
KS2
SD1
WA1
FL1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.46 | 2.73 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-06-28. “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 Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 71% (2 OOS) · Tires 21% (2 OOS) · Brakes 4%
• 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 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | Not Reported, KS | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 38 vehicles seen in inspections
38 other
Company profile
Officer
TIM HOODENPYLE
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
366
Registered since
1997-06-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUSSELL APPLIANCES LLC | 3982424 | 2 VINs | medium |
| BRUCKNER LEASING CO INC | 546526 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
06/11/2000 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 210155
05/25/2000 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
02/09/2000 — Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GP00513400
01/01/2000 — Insurance filed — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 210155
07/30/1997 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (04/27/2000)
06/13/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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