BRANDON VENTURA GUATEMALA
DBA: BRANDON TRANSPORT
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 2.73 vs 1.80 national (+0.93).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BRANDON VENTURA GUATEMALA (USDOT 4175194) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.73 vs 1.80 national (+0.93). On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4175194/ As of: Sep 2, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=275925 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: Caution.
3 active liability filings
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2026-04-28 (129 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceSouthwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.Policy effective Jul 23, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1811563ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 26.67% | 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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
BRANDON TRANSPORT had 15 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 60.0%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 9.0.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (11) and NV (3).
60.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (29.6% of violations); top code 383.23(a)(2) (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Utility, and Trao are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 275,925 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Utility | 9 | |
| Trail-Eze | 2 | |
| Rave | 1 | |
| Transcraft | 1 | |
| Tttr | 1 | |
| Utili | 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 | 2 | — | 2.30 | 2 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 8.98 | 9 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 9.00 | 9 | — | Aug 31, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88499694 | Jul 23, 2026 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 88348704 | Jul 8, 2026 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.87A-FPLR, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87478515 | Mar 26, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.9AA1, 396.17C-PI, 387.301A | Yes |
| 87310217 | Mar 17, 2026 | OR | 2 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLL, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 87286204 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 87000307 | Feb 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | ca-n/b-us-101-at-shamrock |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.207F-SDAS, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.5-HL | Yes |
| 86634649 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | EB ANTELOPE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLL, 393.60C, 393.11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 86326256 | Nov 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85445278 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | FRESNO AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.132C-CHVE, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.48A-BLMACBD | Yes |
| 85094477 | Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 85052437 | Jun 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.209D-STPAL, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 84928567 | Jun 5, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-80 WB AG STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84524657 | Apr 27, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83922990 | Feb 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83721495 | Jan 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80922354 | Feb 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | US-101 AT LITTLE RIVER SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 0 PDFs available)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 28, 2026 | MC1811563-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc. | SWRCA000628126 | BMC-91X | — | Jul 23, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRPCA101676 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRPCA101676 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 5, 2026insuranceCANCEL — Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
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Jun 21, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
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May 22, 2026authorityOperating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)Details →
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Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 2 | 2 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| EB ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FRESNO AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-80 WB AG STATION | CA | 1 | 0 |
| US-101 AT LITTLE RIVER SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1811563
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Southwind Risk Retention Group, Inc.
BMC-91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 130,921 carriers served
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16 inspections
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