JACK MONTES
USDOT 2456253 • DBA: PQI INVESTMENTS LLC • 1608 MILLER STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77003
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.
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 • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (112 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 11 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 3 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 2 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50 | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSCB | Center Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (34 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEER PARK | 6600 SH 225 | ...002084 | JACK MONTES |
| Jan 28, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 6300 GULF FWY | ...041269 | JACK MONTES |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records