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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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DENT TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 862131 · MC379519 · EIN 75-1998050 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
225 CR 109, SWEETWATER, TX, 79556
(325) 235-5814 · CLIFFTON DENT
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
13 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 107
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT42988A · eff 06/29/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance107 pts
Other13 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 16 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.3A1-TC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 6 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
TX40
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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.87 | 2.87 | ≈33–37% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-04. “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 Mitchell County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Mitchell 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
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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 78% (1 OOS) · Tires 9% (1 OOS) · Windshield / glass / mirrors 6%
• 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 24 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: 7 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | GRANBURY, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer12 incomplete vehicle5 truck
Company profile
Officer
CLIFFTON DENT
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2000-03-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST FLIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3777802 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/29/2025 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT42988A
06/29/2025 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0197854001
01/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
06/29/2022 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 737101001
06/29/2018 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08618301
09/13/2017 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10046499
06/29/2017 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT774902002
06/02/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2017)
09/16/2016 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/14/2017)
06/29/2016 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT774902-8006-061
07/26/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP409022
06/29/2006 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TXCA20188
04/19/2006 — Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MI4209-22643
03/22/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 950147
03/22/2006 — Insurance replaced — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MI4209-22643
02/23/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/23/2006)
03/22/2005 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 710023
03/22/2004 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN386099
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/862131.