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VARCO MOTORS LLC

USDOT 1170641 • 16948 HWY K16, DENISON, KS, 66419

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,170,641
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Kansas
Phone
7859352330
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
BOC-3 Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Physical Address
16948 HWY K16, DENISON, KS, 66419
Contact
Phone: 7859352330

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 57.1%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 33.7 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 21, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-015627ACTIVEUnknownDec 16, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGP8333118ON FILEDec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2020
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGP8333118ON FILEDec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2020

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGP8274701CANCELLEDDec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2019
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGP8274701CANCELLEDDec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2019
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGP8251139CANCELLEDDec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2018
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGP8251139CANCELLEDDec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2018
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOGP8233992CANCELLEDMar 10, 2017Dec 21, 2017
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGP8233992CANCELLEDMar 10, 2017Dec 21, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8333118BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8333118CARGODec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8274701BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2019
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8274701CARGODec 21, 2019Dec 21, 2019
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8251139BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8251139CARGODec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8233992BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017
CANCELARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANYGP8233992CARGODec 21, 2017Dec 21, 2017

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-015627INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC015627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 16, 2020
MC015627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 25, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 12, 2019
MC015627COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 10, 2018
MC015627MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 15, 2018—Unknown
MC015627MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 17, 2017REVOKEDDec 27, 2017

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
14
Violations
44
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
57.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 14 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDMFifth wheel defective228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3E-NONCDL390.3E-NONCDL11—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LRLDMLamps and reflectors inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
57.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+33.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.14vs nat'l 1.80
+1.34 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (14 inspections)

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Inspection History (14 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687490790RoadsideMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK10Details unavailableYes
Mar 24, 202687401506LAWRENCE KSKSLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK10393.9A-LTSI, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Feb 18, 202687124984KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 1KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 5, 202687012427BOONVILLE MOMOLevel 1KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER2390.3E-NONCDL, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Feb 5, 202686974419LINWOOD KSKSLevel 1TOYOTA SEMI-TRAILER3393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LIL, 393.71H10-CDDSDMYes
Jan 28, 202686923914SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177KSLevel 1DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.128B-CLWV, 393.17B2-LRLDM, 393.17B2-LTSDMYes
Dec 29, 202586701784MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 22, 202586656959SWEET SPRINGS MOMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 10, 202586289580MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LLPL, 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Oct 9, 202586010958MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75G-TAOW, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBYes
May 19, 202584730253DOUGLAS COUNTY - 045KSLevel 1KAUF SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LSML, 396.17C-PI, 383.71HNo
Nov 15, 202483211840MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER1393.43D-BYes
Oct 14, 202482945099RoadsideMOLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LCLNo
May 16, 202481642207WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 209KSLevel 2DODG OTHER2393.23, 393.95(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 64.3% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

MAYVIEW MO4 · 3 OOS
LAWRENCE KS1 · 1 OOS
LINWOOD KS1 · 1 OOS
SHAWNEE COUNTY - 1771 · 1 OOS
WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 2091 · 1 OOS
BOONVILLE MO1 · 1 OOS
KANSAS CITY MO1
DOUGLAS COUNTY - 0451

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness3 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 29, 2023KSTOW00KANSAS CITYI435...210685VARCO MOTORS LLC
Oct 14, 2020KSTOW00————
Mar 21, 2013KSTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 29, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 16, 2020
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-015627
Oct 14, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 21, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 21, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 21, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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