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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS LLC
USDOT 707030 · EIN 20-4994235
21920 MERCHANTS WAY, KATY, TX, 77449
(346) 888-8700 · DAVID PATTERSON
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
16 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 100
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance83 pts
Other10 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.45UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 12 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.130 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
TX15
PA5
OH2
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 | 0.43 | 0.44 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.21 | 3.05 | ≈33–37% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.29 | 0.30 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-11. “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 Loving County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Loving County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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 57% (2 OOS) · Brakes 34% · Load securement 7% (1 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 23 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: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 |
Equipment — 25 vehicles seen in inspections
12 truck11 trailer1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DAVID PATTERSON
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1997-09-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 32 carriers
Shares identifiers with 32 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY PATTERSON | 3536648 | officer | strong |
| BORN AGAIN INC | 4428264 | officer | strong |
| CUSTOM GEAR & MACHINE INC | 589586 | officer | strong |
| DAK GENERATOR SERVICES INC | 1821114 | officer | strong |
| DAP TRANSPORT LLC | 2797496 | officer | strong |
| DAVE PATTERSON INC | 950774 | officer | strong |
| DAVID PATTERSON | 1718223 | officer | strong |
| DAVID PATTERSON | 1429339 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: CUSTOM GEAR & MACHINE INC (USDOT 589586, 1995).
Activity history (recent)
07/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
09/26/1997 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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