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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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MCADA DRILLING FLUIDS INC
USDOT 843640 · MC472190 · EIN 74-2623302 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
720 AVENUE F NORTH REAR BUILDING, BAY CITY, TX, 77414
(979) 244-3444 · JAMES MCADA
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
78 / 50
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
69 / 326
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
The Travelers Indemnity Company of America — $1M BIPD · policy 2W496535 · eff 02/04/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance254 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance22 pts
Other15 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 38 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 396.3A1DSUJ | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX51
CO13
WY2
MT1
NM1
LA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.52 | 0.53 | ≈3–10% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.23 | 2.26 | ≈23–27% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 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 Angelina County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Angelina County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 63% · Other 37%
• 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 2 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 36% · Following / lane / reckless 32% · False log / RODS 32%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 50% (3 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Tires 12% (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 16 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: 17 inspections, 13 violations, 1 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 62%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.672).
2. Other2 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS1 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.39).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/11/2025 | DOUGLAS, WY | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
33 truck26 trailer3 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES MCADA
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
42
Registered since
1999-12-09
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
01/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2025)
02/04/2023 — Insurance filed — The Travelers Indemnity Company of America
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2W496535
02/04/2023 — Insurance replaced — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy 2R599513
02/04/2021 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 12R04872
11/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy VK04205822
02/04/2014 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy VK04205822
02/04/2009 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS1-641-436067-01
02/04/2009 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO.
CARGO · policy QT-660-8486L977-TLC-08
08/10/2008 — Insurance replaced — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I08540718 001
05/12/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/03/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
12/09/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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