CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 976169· MC416005· CARRIER· EIN 74-3006577
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DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC

9101 UP RIVER RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78409(361) 241-3200jporche@doradooil.comTOM FEWOX
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
9.3%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
90
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
5 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC416005

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 11/05/2016
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.· policy 5068867977
Authority history (3) ▾
09/29/2017CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2017)
11/16/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
10/17/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERDISMISSED
Insurance history2 insurers on record
Filing timeline (2)
  1. AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/05/200410/26/2017
  2. AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/05/200411/05/2016

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle43 inspections · 9.3% OOS · National 22%
Driver45 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

45 inspections · 33 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

45
Inspections
33
Violations
1
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • TX22
  • LA5
  • NM3

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Martin County, TX

Medium impact

13 of 24 violations in the last 12 months (54%) came from inspections in Martin County, TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Martin County, TX to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 12% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing16 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS11 viol74%
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 11%
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 11%
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× · 11%
Brakes1 OOS4 viol23%
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× · 10%
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× · 8%
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× · 5%
Windshield / glass / mirrors1 viol4%
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× · 4%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Trending worse
4
Inspections
8
Violations
0
Out-of-service
1
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 38%Hazardous Materials Compliance 25%Other 25%Unsafe Driving 13%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 38% of recent
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Hazardous Materials Compliance
2 violations · 25% of recent
  • 172.328D-HMM×2HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required
Do this
  • Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
  • Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3Other
2 violations · 25% of recent
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

55
Inspections
66
Violations
10
Out-of-service
130
CSA points
25
Crashes
4
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

59 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

29 truck 23 other 6 trailer 1 incomplete vehicle
STEPseen 8×
1S9AB15B7DH474525· 053C215 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 8×
1XPED49X7SD750846· R736599 TX
STEPseen 3×
1S9AB15BXCH474484· 005F540 TX
2012 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 3×
1XKDD49X8CJ322384· R658736 TX
2011 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 3×
1XKDD49X3BJ293505· 1L64817 TX
2008 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 3×
5HTDL452885G22580· X17081 TX
STEPseen 3×
1S9AB15B7BH474411· 023F317 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 3×
1XPED49X8SD750841· R736596 TX
OTHRseen 3×
1S9AB15B4EH474208· 069C180 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 3×
1XPED49X1SD750843· R736579 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 3×
1XPED49X3SD750844· R736598 TX
STEPseen 3×
1S9AB15B1BH474419· Z15160 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 3×
1XPED49X5SD750845· R736580 TX
STEPseen 3×
1S9AB15B9GH474191· 088C263 TX
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X5PD887350· R624238 TX
STEPseen 3×
1S9AB15BXFH474232· 071C757 TX
STPHseen 2×
1S9AB15B4FH474503· 082C009 TX
2021 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 2×
1XKWD49X9MR461600· R499110 TX
STEPseen 2×
1S9AB15B1GH474055· 088C264 TX
2008 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTDL452185G22579· X17080 TX
STEPseen 2×
1S9AB15B3PH474171· 210B724 TX
2016 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 2×
1XKWD49X1GJ120890· R206154 TX
2025 PETERBILT 589seen 2×
1XPED49X2SD763908· R753343 TX
2026 PETERBILT 589seen 2×
1XPED49X6TD813596· R803833 TX
2015 WESTERN STAR 4900
5KJJAEBG7FPGY6133· R688189 TX
2023 PETERBILT 389
1XPXD49X9PD887349· R624237 TX
2011 KENWORTH T8 Series
1XKDD49X5BJ293506· R523226 TX
STEP
1S9AB15B4FH474243· 077C679 TX
2012 KENWORTH T8 Series
1XKDD49X2CJ332697· R523228 TX
OTHR
1S9AB15B8DH474047· 029B763 TX

+ 29 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

5

Tow-away

5

Injury

6

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
44
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
49
49 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.4M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi19 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi3 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi27 drivers
Company officer
TOM FEWOX
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2001-09-04
Last MCS-150 update
2025-03-04
Census status
Active

Fleet: 42 trucks · 42 owned tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or emails with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

4
Connected carriers
4
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
DORADO OIL COMPANY
USDOT 459253Active· CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Strong
MailingEmailPhoneShared VIN · 1
5HTDL452885G22580

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

8 events
  1. 03/04/2025MCS-150 update filed

    2.4M mi reported (2024)

  2. 10/26/2017Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 5716259

  3. 09/29/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2017)

  4. 11/05/2016Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5068867977

  5. 11/05/2016Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 5716259

  6. 11/16/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  7. 10/17/2001MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
  8. 09/04/2001Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2005-11-09
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-03-04
Reported mileage
2,427,416 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 3:48 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.