CARDENAS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3242476 • 2330 E MAIN ST, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX, 75052-3340
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals4 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1523895 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71007336 | ON FILE | Apr 21, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0000808-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTXD-105129-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007336 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0000808-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTXD-105129-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-1523895 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1523895 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2024 |
| MC1523895 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2023 |
| MC1523895 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2023 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2024 | Intrastate Out of Service | ACTIVE | — |
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 • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (197 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 15 | 11 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 11 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 6 | 6 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 4 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93B | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(c) | Loose steering column | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(g) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(b)(1) | Defective brake limiting device | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | 1 | 0 | 10 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (13 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records