Z BROTHERS LLC
USDOT 3860686 • 12250 ABRAMS ROAD APT 1233, DALLAS, TX, 75243
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1410233 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-01912 | ON FILE | Jan 26, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0343299-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMTH25549090 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 14, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2022 | Apr 21, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-01912 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-TX-19-S0343299-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1410233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2025 |
| MC1410233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MC1410233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 |
| MC1410233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2023 |
| MC1410233 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2022 |
| MC1410233 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 24, 2022 | — | 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
23 states • 50 inspections
Violation Summary (174 violations from 50 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C1I | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | 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:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (50 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-91 MM 157 SB (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) | ...958980 | Z BROTHERS LLC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRANTS PASS | HWY 199 (GRANTS PASS PARKWAY) & NE TERRY | ...KV7194 | Z BROTHERS LLC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PATRICK DRAW | I-80 MP 258.37 | ...KV7194 | Z BROTHERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records