VARGAS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2046556 • 4807 ALEXANDER LN, DALLAS, TX, 75247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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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 (3)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Jul 12, 2013 |
| May 7, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Aug 9, 2012 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Sep 10, 2012 |
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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | 84583979 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | LUFK SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.11TU, 393.9, 396.17C | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84498622 | IH35 SB / MP 339 | TX | Level 1 | EVAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 84041786 | FM 2843 W. IH 35 | TX | Level 2 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 395.8, 396.17C, 392.2RG | No |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 83185654 | IH35 NB/CRESCENT ST | TX | Level 2 | LUFK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.60C | No |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 81448418 | IH35 SB | TX | Level 2 | LUFK SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.51, 393.60(c), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 80130410 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | FRUE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2 | No |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 79345998 | IH-0030 IN TARRANT CO. (2-31) | TX | Level 1 | EVEN SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.207(a), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | TX | — | 0 | 0 | WACO | N 800 JACK KULTGEN EXPY | — | VARGAS TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 8, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records