AES DRILLING FLUIDS LLC
HOUSTON, TX
AES DRILLING FLUIDS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 43 power units and 25 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 5.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AES DRILLING FLUIDS LLC (USDOT 1413256) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1413256/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 5.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=23575 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.71% | 100% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
AES DRILLING FLUIDS LLC had 35 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 5.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (25) and WV (4).
5.7% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (7.1% of violations); top code 393.45(b)(2) (Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 43 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Viki are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 23,575 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–65 power units (±50% of this carrier's 43 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 25 | 1 | 4.0% | Aug 30, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 24 | |
| Kenworth | 21 | |
| Viki | 8 | |
| Dors | 7 | |
| Doon | 6 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 6 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 1.75 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88873260 | Aug 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88566888 | Jul 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88448304 | Jul 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88250819 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87840315 | May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 172.514B, 393.110C, 177.817A | Yes |
| 87502785 | Apr 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | SH163 MP 524 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87467517 | Mar 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | REST AREA ON MM 59 N |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87204455 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MILE MARKER |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87151544 | Feb 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | I-35 NB MILE MARKER |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87152835 | Feb 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87152752 | Feb 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86752691 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 1 | US 87 MM 302 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9TS, 393.47E, 393.19 | No |
| 86557308 | Dec 8, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86435534 | Nov 25, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 86159659 | Oct 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 86053529 | Oct 14, 2025 | WV | 1 | BENWOOD WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85738680 | Sep 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH20 WB TYLER SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85222986 | Jul 14, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-sr-66-south-sb-mm-4.7-hempfiel |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85119885 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MM 59 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85040774 | Jun 24, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH27 NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84989209 | Jun 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84977493 | Jun 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 84804860 | May 26, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2800--wright-dr |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.11, 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 84504596 | Apr 25, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON ROUTE 14 162 FEET NORTH OF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84342450 | Apr 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MILE MARKER |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6XQAHQE1VA | Jul 31, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2023018281 | Feb 17, 2023 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5P19HQE1GW | Mar 6, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5JEEHQE13U | Aug 19, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX59WGHQE1BW | Sep 6, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3248HQE10T | Sep 10, 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX2454264013 | May 18, 2007 | TX | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENWOOD WV | WV | 13 | 0 |
| IH20 LORAINE SCALE | TX | 4 | 0 |
| IH 35 NB MILE MARKER | TX | 2 | 0 |
| IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CUSTER CITY | OK | 1 | 0 |
| ON ROUTE 14 162 FEET NORTH OF | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SR 350 AT LINNWOOD | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.202(a)(5) | No or improper Total Quantity listed | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.332 | Required ID markings displayed | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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