KEITH ZARS POOLS LTD
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — KEITH ZARS POOLS LTD (USDOT 2116731) 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 Officer(s): JOSE V. GOMEZ (Company officer); KEITH ZARS (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2116731/ As of: Jul 18, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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.
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 20% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=34965 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 32 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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
KEITH ZARS POOLS LTD is a motor carrier based in SAN ANTONIO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2116731. 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 28 power units and 405 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
KEITH ZARS POOLS LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 405 drivers, based in San Antonio, TX. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 29% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (18 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.7% of violations); top code 392.2W (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 405 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 34,965 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 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) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Mar 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Volvo | 7 | |
| Armo | 4 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Western Star | 4 | |
| Other | 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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87304415 | Mar 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | 400 HALEY RD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86729375 | Dec 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 37 SB MP 77 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2W | No |
| 86374586 | Nov 19, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 86235888 | Oct 29, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sl-1604-in-bexar-co.-(488-582) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85473249 | Aug 11, 2025 | TX | 3 | IH37 SB THREE RIVERS SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2W | No |
| 85472592 | Aug 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45B2UV | No |
| 85142431 | Jun 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 MP 59 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.205C | No |
| 84854080 | May 26, 2025 | TX | 3 | tx-ih-0010-in-bexar-co.-(545-596) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84827190 | May 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84719770 | May 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.45B2UV, 396.3A1, 393.47C | Yes |
| 84276127 | Mar 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9 | No |
| 84132339 | Mar 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9, 393.78, 396.3A1 | No |
| 83029025 | Oct 28, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-1535-in-bexar-co.-(486-494) |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82836226 | Oct 1, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 82769477 | Sep 24, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c), 393.55(e) | No |
| 82634930 | Sep 10, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81963582 | Jun 21, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81934091 | Jun 18, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-sl-1604-in-bexar-co.-(488-582) |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 390.21(a) | Yes |
| 80396161 | Dec 8, 2023 | TX | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2C | No |
| 80393772 | Dec 5, 2023 | TX | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2W | No |
| 80303127 | Nov 27, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80218677 | Nov 20, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-sl-1604-in-bexar-co.-(488-582) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79633879 | Sep 8, 2023 | TX | 3 | tx-us-0281-in-bexar-co.-(516-564) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79622304 | Sep 5, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-sl-1604-in-bexar-co.-(488-582) |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 79601970 | Aug 29, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.110(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6X79HQE1ZC | Jul 11, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6S59HQE1NL | Jan 19, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6BKCHQE1DR | May 25, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6AZEHQE18C | May 9, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX66LFHQE1S9 | Nov 23, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX44ODHQE1W8 | Aug 13, 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX42BAHQE1WL | May 15, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3Z19HQE162 | Jan 21, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3Z0AHQE12A | Jan 16, 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX3MDCHQE1OI | Oct 29, 2012 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| 400 HALEY RD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH 35 MP 59 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOS | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH 37 SB MP 77 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH37 SB THREE RIVERS SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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