ZAPATA DESIGN AND TRANSPORT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ZAPATA DESIGN AND TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3851230) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): DUSTIN ASHLEY ZAPATA (Company officer); JOSE ZAPATA (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3851230/ As of: Jul 17, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240452 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceCLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 6, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1403839ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 80% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
ZAPATA DESIGN AND TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in BAYTOWN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3851230. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
ZAPATA DESIGN AND TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Baytown, TX. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 80.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
80.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Ford, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,452 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Pjtm | 2 | |
| Hdhm | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Mcox | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Parm | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 11.75 | 12 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87116604 | Feb 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-chambers-co.-(472-4 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 85421895 | Jul 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2RG, 392.2WC | Yes |
| 84593503 | Apr 22, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A | No |
| 83778983 | Jan 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 390.21(a) | Yes |
| 82979633 | Oct 18, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-us-0075-in-collin-co.-(226-256 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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12 | 393.48A, 393.9TS, 393.43D | Yes |
| 81142830 | Mar 18, 2024 | TX | 1 | US 59 QUEEN CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80743212 | Jan 29, 2024 | OK | 1 | BRYAN COUNTY PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80084984 | Oct 26, 2023 | TX | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 27, 2022 | MC1403839-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| May 26, 2022 | MC1403839 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009124-01 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX009124-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA980774531 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA980774531 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 3, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS126733 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 19, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS126733 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS126733 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2023 | Feb 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS126733 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 3, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957702132 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957702132 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 6, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2025
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Jan 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jul 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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May 6, 2024
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May 2, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 22, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jan 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 20, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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May 3, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Mar 29, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jun 13, 2022
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May 27, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYAN COUNTY PORT OF ENTRY | OK | 1 | 1 |
| US 59 QUEEN CITY | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1403839
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CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
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8 inspections
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How to verify ZAPATA DESIGN AND TRANSPORT LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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