LUIS E VARELA
USDOT 1326392 • DBA: LUIS VARELA TRUCKING • 2904 FLEMING ST 3D, GARDEN CITY, KS, 67846
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 2023 |
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 Map
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 2 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | 1 | 0 | 10 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | 81421676 | NORTON COUNTY - 137 | KS | Level 2 | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 80007553 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 5 | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79197875 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 1 | EAST SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 393.9(a), 393.47(b), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79197910 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11 | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78890896 | FORD COUNTY - 057 | KS | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 21 | 393.11, 393.48(a), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| May 8, 2023 | 78586023 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 2 | EADU SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 78317129 | SCOTT COUNTY - 171 | KS | Level 2 | — | 5 | 396.17(c), 391.11(b)(2), 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS-2023-0028-US1808 | Nov 17, 2023 | 382.301(a) | $6,190 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records