TECHWATER LLC
USDOT 3302172 • 14055 W 52ND ST, ODESSA, TX, 79764
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals4 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1099626 | REVOKED | Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Excess | EXT30059511400 | ON FILE | May 4, 2024 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| ALLIED WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6000-1542 | REPLACED | May 4, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| ALLIED WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6000-1542 | REPLACED | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB004824 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB004408 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | EXT30059511400 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 3, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BRPCBLTTX011500_089998_01 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY | 6000-1542 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLIED WORLD INSURANCE COMPANY | 6000-1542 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2024 | May 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB004824 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB004408 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1099626 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1099626 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2025 |
| MC1099626 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2025 |
| MC1099626 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 |
| MC1099626 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2022 | REVOKED | Aug 19, 2025 |
| MC1099626 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 30, 2020 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (632 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 88 | 7 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 46 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 44 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 35 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 28 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 22 | 19 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 19 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 18 | 9 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 16 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 16 | 10 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 14 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 14 | 11 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 13 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 13 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 13 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 11 | 11 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 5 | 5 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 5 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 4 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.93(b)(3) | CDL - operating without proper restriction | 2 | 2 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UO | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67 | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.25(a)(1) | Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(b) | 387.301(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...594101 | TECHWATER LLC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | 300 | ...094869 | TECHWATER LLC |
| May 13, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...239676 | TECHWATER LLC |
| Dec 8, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...Y19125 | TECHWATER LLC |
| Sep 16, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...103942 | TECHWATER LLC |
| Jul 7, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...033322 | TECHWATER LLC |
| Jul 5, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...975818 | TECHWATER LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records