SANDY-1970 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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — SANDY-1970 TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4006735) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SANDRA RUEDA (Company officer) 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 · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4006735/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 1, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1507538ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 15.38% | — |
| 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
SANDY-1970 TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in EL PASO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4006735. 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 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.
SANDY-1970 TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in El Paso, TX. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (7) and TX (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Utility, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Utility | 8 | |
| Atro | 1 | |
| Atro Remol | 1 | |
| Comm | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 | |
| Unknown | 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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 1.48 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 9.85 | 10 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 7.78 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87116882 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 3 | tx-400--bill-burnett-dr |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 87051078 | Feb 13, 2026 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.24, 395.20BELDNV, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86922607 | Jan 29, 2026 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86863130 | Jan 20, 2026 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A, 393.55E | No |
| 86702911 | Jan 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | nm-carlsbad-port-of-entry-(whites |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86693461 | Dec 29, 2025 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86667788 | Dec 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 62 MM 40 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.11TU, 395.8F01, 393.95A | No |
| 87419403 | Dec 15, 2025 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85928748 | Sep 30, 2025 | NM | 3 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85128981 | Jul 3, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84388555 | Apr 12, 2025 | CO | 2 | CORTEZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| 84026476 | Mar 3, 2025 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83058916 | Oct 31, 2024 | IN | 2 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 82093343 | Jul 10, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.32(b), 392.2 | No |
| 81992971 | Jun 27, 2024 | OK | 2 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81078188 | Mar 7, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH 20 EASTBOUND TYLER |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 86179555 | Oct 11, 2023 | NM | 2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79047048 | Jun 27, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 20 LORAINE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9(a), 393.205(a) | Yes |
| 78729427 | May 24, 2023 | TN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(g), 385.13(d), 391.11(b)(2) | Yes |
| 78718432 | May 24, 2023 | TN | 2 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales---west |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(g) | Yes |
| 78334569 | Apr 12, 2023 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF | — | 4 | 393.209(d), 396.3(a)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | MC1507538-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 8, 2023 | MC1507538-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020841-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD01-RAL000355-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD01-RAL000355-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD01-RAL000355-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CENTERLINE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO | CALRM-CPCI24-TX0075 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL-CIC2023-TX0349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 30, 2026
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Aug 4, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025
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Jun 16, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CENTERLINE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2024
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Aug 21, 2023oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | OK | 1 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
| IH 20 EASTBOUND TYLER | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 385.13(d) | Failing to comply with an Unsatisfactory Out of Service Order | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1507538
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CENTERLINE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify SANDY-1970 TRANSPORT LLC
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