4B'S BACKHOE SERVICE LLC
USDOT 2635100 • 430 E TWILLEY, ODESSA, TX, 79766
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
2 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (154 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 16 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11N | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 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:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(2) | Transporting passengers without authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
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 (24 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...161746 | 4B'S BACKHOE SERVICE LLC |
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records