BUILDERS EQUIPMENT AND TOOL COMPANY
DBA: BETCO SCAFFOLDS
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BUILDERS EQUIPMENT AND TOOL COMPANY (USDOT 36347) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/36347/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=33591 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 40% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
BUILDERS EQUIPMENT AND TOOL COMPANY is a corporation based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 36347. 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 31 power units and 15 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BUILDERS EQUIPMENT AND TOOL COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Houston, TX. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 46.7% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (15 stops).
46.7% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Clar are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,591 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 15 | 7 | 46.7% | May 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Clar | 2 | |
| Lode | 2 | |
| Other | 1 |
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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.13 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 4.65 | 5 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87869004 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | Yes |
| 87467234 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 | — | 1 | — | No |
| 87323848 | Mar 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-900--antoine-dr | — | 0 | — | No |
| 85623477 | Aug 26, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | — | No |
| 85460878 | Aug 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 85141902 | Jun 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | — | Yes |
| 84719262 | May 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
|
7 | — | Yes |
| 84815731 | May 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0114-in-tarrant-co.-(604-61 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 84556449 | Apr 28, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy-sout |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | — | No |
| 84490834 | Apr 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 290 AT KICKAPOO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | No |
| 84505299 | Apr 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 83615526 | Jan 14, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH20 EB TYLER SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83219053 | Nov 13, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82611912 | Sep 5, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy-s-sr |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | — | No |
| 82362943 | Aug 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | — | Yes |
| 81606477 | May 13, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81077512 | Mar 5, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy-sout |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80840906 | Feb 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY | — | 1 | — | No |
| 80640488 | Jan 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 80315310 | Nov 29, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0290-in-harris-co.-(706-738 | — | 3 | — | No |
| 80269914 | Nov 17, 2023 | TX | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 80097766 | Nov 2, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:31---16-42.3n | — | 3 | — | Yes |
| 79900636 | Oct 4, 2023 | TX | 1 | — | — | 16 | — | Yes |
| 79710412 | Sep 15, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy-s-sr | — | 3 | — | No |
| 79645425 | Sep 6, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-6500--greens-rd | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▲ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX245254800U | Jul 10, 2002 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2453952016 | Jul 12, 2006 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245408900W | Nov 16, 2006 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3S2CHQE16N | May 11, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3LGEHQE1TH | Sep 24, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5488HQE16K | Feb 1, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX56J8HQE1PS | Apr 23, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX63MBHQE1NZ | Aug 18, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH20 EB TYLER SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US 290 AT KICKAPOO | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
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