JOSE FRANCISCO VELA
USDOT 2294095 • DBA: VELA'S HOT SHOTS • 904 TIERRA LINDA CIR E, PALMVIEW, TX, 78572
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-783340 | REVOKED | Sep 22, 2014 | Dec 20, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03604030 | ON FILE | May 5, 2021 | Apr 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 742090 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA515516-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA515516-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA515516-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2013 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA515516-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2013 | Feb 6, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | Feb 2, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2012 | Mar 10, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA511397 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03604030 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2025 | Apr 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 742090 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA515516-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA515516-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA515516-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA515516-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2014 | Feb 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2013 | Mar 10, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2013 | Feb 2, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA511397 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-783340 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-783340 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC783340 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 28, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC783340 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 9, 2016 | REVOKED | Dec 20, 2016 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2014 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2014 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2014 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2013 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2013 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2013 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2012 |
| MC783340 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 |
| MC783340 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 2012 | REVOKED | Sep 22, 2014 |
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
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87205435 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.78 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 86853500 | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES | NM | Level 2 | TRAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86947928 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | TX | Level 2 | VOLV OTHER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86037231 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84719846 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | TRAN SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.47E, 393.47A, 393.53B | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 81269822 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 80084778 | IH 10 MM 67 | TX | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 79045763 | EHRENBERG PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | Level 3 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 78446643 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.201(a), 393.130(c) | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2023 | 78447621 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | AUSTIN | N 1200 N IH 35 SB HWY | ...186905 | JOSE VELA |
| Oct 13, 2016 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records