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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 976169 · MC416005 · EIN 74-3006577 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9101 UP RIVER RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78409
(361) 241-3200 · TOM FEWOX
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 49
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 130
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy 5068867977 · eff 11/05/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance80 pts
Unsafe Driving25 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance25 pts
Other21 pts
Not in SMS8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172.328D-HMM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2SLFYEMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.45DLPC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 172.334 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.11UR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
TX32
NM6
LA5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.32 | 0.28 | — | ▼ better |
| 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 | 1.43 | 1.49 | ≈12–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.35 | 0.36 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 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 Martin County, TX · medium impact
• 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
• 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 74% (1 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS) · Windshield / glass / mirrors 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 9 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: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 38%
393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.11B-CSURR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.073).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 25%
172.328D-HMM ×2
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other2 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 172.328D-HMM ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2025 | RURAL, LA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/18/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/08/2025 | MIDLAND, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/24/2025 | RURAL, LA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 10/21/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
29 truck23 other6 trailer1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TOM FEWOX
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
49
Registered since
2001-09-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORADO OIL COMPANY | 459253 | 1 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/04/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
10/26/2017 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5716259
09/29/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2017)
11/05/2016 — Insurance filed — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5068867977
11/05/2016 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5716259
11/16/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/17/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — DISMISSED
09/04/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/976169.