CAT-SPEC LTD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAT-SPEC LTD (USDOT 1163273) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1163273/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.7% vs peer median 18.3% (worse). n=7621 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 225 SOUTH 16TH STREET → 225 S 16TH ST · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 201 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 119 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 16 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 104 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.35% | 19.05% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CAT-SPEC LTD is a motor carrier based in LA PORTE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1163273. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 124 power units and 95 drivers, with 104 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CAT-SPEC LTD is a large fleet, operating 124 power units and 95 drivers, based in La Porte, TX. Across 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 24.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
69 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 123% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (23) and WA (6), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
24.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.6% of violations); top code 395.8(e)(1) (395.8(e)(1)) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 124 power units (large fleet) and 95 drivers; Ford, Chevrolet, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,621 ACTIVE carriers operating 62–186 power units (±50% of this carrier's 124 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 225 SOUTH 16TH STREET 225 S 16TH STSeen 19 times · first Jun 29, 2026 · last Jul 18, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 19 | 7 | 36.8% | May 13, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 15, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 12, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 56 | |
| Chevrolet | 41 | |
| Unknown | 19 | |
| Other | 12 | |
| Trailer | 9 | |
| Fair | 4 | |
| Park | 3 | |
| Parker | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | — | 2.71 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (104 rows) View all 104 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88239131 | Jun 24, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87868642 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87663476 | Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87661310 | Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX46 SPUR SB AT TX46 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87581666 | Apr 14, 2026 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87485122 | Apr 1, 2026 | LA | 1 | SLIDELL LA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87437529 | Mar 30, 2026 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87232217 | Mar 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | NIOTA TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87181456 | Mar 1, 2026 | WY | 1 | LYMAN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87073823 | Feb 13, 2026 | WA | 3 | ARLINGTON WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87066918 | Feb 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86935300 | Jan 31, 2026 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3AII | No |
| 87462670 | Dec 4, 2025 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86393182 | Nov 20, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86363652 | Nov 12, 2025 | TX | 1 | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.104F3 | Yes |
| 86235612 | Nov 1, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 86214981 | Oct 31, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86056612 | Oct 15, 2025 | KY | 3 | PIKEVILLE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85906585 | Sep 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 E |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85827165 | Sep 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85674705 | Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85658823 | Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 85504532 | Aug 14, 2025 | MS | 1 | JACKSON COUNTY |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85534761 | Aug 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.48A, 396.3A1BOS, 393.207C | Yes |
| 85226546 | Jul 15, 2025 | UT | 1 | LEHI UT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.43D-B | Yes |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2025043430 | Apr 16, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9026240006 | Sep 6, 2024 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024014901 | Feb 6, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6O3FHQE116 | Aug 26, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023052700 | May 6, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX61K9HQE1O0 | May 27, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5O48HQE1W6 | Jan 25, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6751903514 | Jun 19, 2019 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| LA9081618212 | Jan 28, 2019 | LA | 0 | 7 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0902614277 | Jan 7, 2016 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT1500474934 | Jan 6, 2015 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100418659 | Dec 10, 2013 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245493801A | Mar 13, 2009 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY090110A281 | Jan 28, 2009 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245470002A | Jul 19, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2454498018 | Jan 1, 2008 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE | TX | 12 | 4 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 5 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 1 |
| SCALES | LA | 2 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| CLAY COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| RANDOLPH COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 9 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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