VENTURE ENERGY SERVICES INC
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 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VENTURE ENERGY SERVICES INC (USDOT 1856895) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): BRAD RICHEY (Company officer) 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 — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1856895/ As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 69.2% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48465 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceAMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATIONPolicy effective Oct 12, 2015
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Process Agent1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC858494ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 64.29% | — |
| 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
VENTURE ENERGY SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in BRIDGEPORT, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1856895. 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 20 power units and 17 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 69.2%. 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.
VENTURE ENERGY SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 17 drivers, based in Bridgeport, TX. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 64.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (14 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
64.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.1% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 11 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Nors are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,465 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
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) | 14 | 9 | 64.3% | Apr 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Doon | 3 | |
| Nors | 2 | |
| Viki | 2 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Desp | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.96 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.74 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 18.55 | 19 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87714394 | Apr 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 19680 US83 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 9, 9TS, 78 | Yes |
| 87253379 | Mar 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | I-35 NB MILE MARKER |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2UV, 393.207E, 392.2RG | No |
| 86364552 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 277 MP 648 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86121083 | Oct 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 393.9, 390.3E, 383.23A2 | Yes |
| 86017159 | Oct 8, 2025 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.47A, 396.5B-HLIW, 393.207A | Yes |
| 86530383 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 1 | 11 BRUCE PL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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17 | 393.207A, 393.45B2UV, 396.3A1BL | Yes |
| 85791892 | Sep 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.75A3, 393.205C | Yes |
| 85781867 | Sep 9, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9, 393.51, 393.55E | Yes |
| 85659193 | Aug 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-tx-44--san-diego |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1 | No |
| 85433355 | Aug 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1BL, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84469577 | Apr 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | US E 59 MM 768 |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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7 | 393.9TS, 392.2RG, 393.9 | Yes |
| 83218382 | Nov 19, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A, 396.17C | Yes |
| 82871224 | Oct 8, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 82562094 | Aug 29, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH 35 NB MM 59 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82086191 | Jul 8, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.87(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6DB8HQE1HT | Jul 14, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX685AHQE1EU | Jan 25, 2022 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX4578HQE1KZ | Jul 29, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3ZKCHQE1YO | Feb 8, 2014 | TX | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3OB9HQE1G6 | Dec 21, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3S1AHQE1SA | Jul 26, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3EAAHQE1ZS | Nov 15, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX34NGHQE1GG | Jan 11, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 21, 2014 | MC858494-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 4CA2CA0000090-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 12, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 4CA2CA0000090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 12, 2014 | Oct 12, 2015 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 4CA2CA0000090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 12, 2014 | Oct 12, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 14T06637 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 12, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 12, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 12, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Mar 21, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| 11 BRUCE PL | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 19680 US83 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| I-35 NB MILE MARKER | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 35 NB MM 59 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US 277 MP 648 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US E 59 MM 768 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.126(b) | Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC858494
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AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
91X policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 19,363 carriers served
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15 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify VENTURE ENERGY SERVICES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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