CARSON SERVICES LLC
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARSON SERVICES LLC (USDOT 3132046) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): CHRISTOPHER CARSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3132046/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 17% (worse). n=16067 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONPolicy effective Nov 20, 2025
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Process AgentFMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 60 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 40% | — |
| 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
CARSON SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in CUERO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3132046. 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 63 power units and 65 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
CARSON SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 63 power units and 65 drivers, based in Cuero, TX. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (2) and CO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (85.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 63 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 65 drivers; Ledw, Dodge, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 16,067 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–95 power units (±50% of this carrier's 63 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | 1 | — | 0.41 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | 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 (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88395820 | Jul 13, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8K2-HOSPVI, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87714296 | Apr 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 45DLUV, 203C | No |
| 86687916 | Dec 30, 2025 | CO | 3 | HEREFORD CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 84988902 | Jun 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 N MILE POST 59 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45UV, 393.60D | Yes |
| 82780029 | Sep 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | US59 BEEVILLE SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2), 393.45 | Yes |
| 81251129 | Mar 27, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:28---16-55.38n |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.95(f), 393.95(a) | No |
| 80085287 | Nov 2, 2023 | TX | 2 | US 77 NB IN ODEM |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75(a), 393.60(c), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1776380 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | MC1776380-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3760458 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 20, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 29, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| HEREFORD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| IH 35 N MILE POST 59 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US59 BEEVILLE SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US 77 NB IN ODEM | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1776380
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
91X policy on file
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FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
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How to verify CARSON SERVICES LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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