CARDENAS TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 3242476 • 2330 E MAIN ST, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052-3340

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,242,476
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2147152895
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
349,530
Physical Address
2330 E MAIN ST, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052-3340
Mailing Address
1817 INDEPENDENCE CT, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052
Contact

Risk Signals4 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 100.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 76.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 61.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 54.8 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 21, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-1523895REVOKEDNov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71007336ON FILEApr 21, 2024Nov 13, 2024

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTSAACA-AL-0000808-00CANCELLEDApr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2024
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQTXD-105129-02CANCELLEDFeb 27, 2023Apr 21, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71007336BIPD/PrimaryNov 13, 2024Nov 13, 2024
CANCELTRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTSAACA-AL-0000808-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2024Apr 21, 2024
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQTXD-105129-02BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2023Apr 21, 2023

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-1523895INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1523895CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 25, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 22, 2024
MC1523895CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 21, 2023
MC1523895MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 15, 2023REVOKEDNov 19, 2024

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Sep 29, 2024Intrastate Out of ServiceACTIVE

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
8%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
1%
Vehicle Maintenance
28%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
13
Violations
197
66 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
100.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
61.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state13 inspections

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Violation Summary (197 violations from 13 inspections)

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Violation Summary (197 violations from 13 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1643Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general15115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak119Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class668Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)415Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective427Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken428Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken318Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing338Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA122Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.93BFailure to equip truck with seatbelts20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207CLeaf spring assembly defective/missing21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.25ELamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.24ALighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(c)Loose steering column10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(g)Brake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(b)(1)Defective brake limiting device10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86(a)(1)Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(c)(2)Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance1010Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(d)(3)Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:99999910Unknown
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+76.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
61.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+54.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
15.15vs nat'l 1.80
+13.35 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

7 total · 100.0% OOS
2024-062025-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance159 · 53 OOS
Unsafe Driving26 · 4 OOS
Driver Fitness11 · 9 OOS
Unknown1

Compliance Timeline

5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 19, 2024
Authority
Nov 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 29, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
Intrastate Out of Service
Apr 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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