AFARAD GROUP LLC
USDOT 3592872 • 11403 BARKER CYPRESS RD STE J # 194, CYPRESS, TX, 77433
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1220019 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Dec 26, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 9969771-00 | ON FILE | Sep 28, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2021 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW1844200-00 | REPLACED | May 4, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03414707 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03414707 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 9969771-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW1844200-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03414707 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03414707 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1220019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1220019 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2021 | OUT OF SERVICE | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC1220019 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2021 | REVOKED | Dec 26, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | 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 Map
7 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.76 | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 160 .60 MILES E OF MP 30 | ...284031 | AFARAD GROUP LLC |
| Apr 6, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...051835 | AFARAD GROUP LLC |
| Jul 9, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 SOUTHBOUND | ...178444 | AFARAD GROUP LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2023-1179-US0886 | Jul 20, 2023 | 395.8(e)(1) | $10,950 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records