MATTHEWS BACKHOE INC
USDOT 1040995 • 12311 HWY 87, LUBBOCK, TX, 79423
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | 86617863 | FM1585 | TX | Level 2 | CPS SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 390.21(a), 393.45B2UV, 393.9 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85881714 | US82 EB | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.17C, 393.209E, 393.45B2UV | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 85432976 | FM41 | TX | Level 2 | CPS SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.45DLUV, 393.78 | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85170020 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.60C, 393.75B, 393.78 | Yes |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 83800911 | FM168 | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9, 393.19, 393.9TS | Yes |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82759279 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 390.21(a), 392.16(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 20, 2024 | 81688291 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 11 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| May 13, 2024 | 81606763 | FM2641 EB | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 80964086 | FM2641 EB | TX | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 80528323 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | CPS SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix