NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC
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 — NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC (USDOT 583798) 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 Officer(s): FERNANDO PINERA (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: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/583798/ As of: Jul 18, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 4.8% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.4% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=2946 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 47 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 121 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 171 | 55 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 55 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 234 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.11% | 15.75% | — |
| 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
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 583798. 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 282 power units and 158 drivers, with 234 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.4%. 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.
NATIONAL TRENCH SAFETY INC is a large fleet, operating 282 power units and 158 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 150 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.0% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
150 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 124% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (45) and TX (20), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
18.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.1% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 13 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 282 power units (large fleet) and 158 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,946 ACTIVE carriers operating 141–423 power units (±50% of this carrier's 282 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 40 | 11 | 27.5% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 20 | 5 | 25.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 98 | |
| Peterbilt | 66 | |
| Fontaine | 21 | |
| International | 11 | |
| Ford | 9 | |
| Freightliner | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | — | 4.42 | 4 | — | 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 (234 rows) View all 234 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88419513 | Jul 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88354206 | Jul 8, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88330910 | Jul 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88306719 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88310621 | Jul 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88287744 | Jun 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 88187018 | Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88168985 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88165799 | Jun 15, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.110B3-C, 396.3A1-F, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 88043050 | Jun 3, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87976925 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87868743 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.75A3, 393.47A | Yes |
| 87843032 | May 13, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87831177 | May 12, 2026 | NH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87769267 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 393.48A-BIBD, 393.47A-BCLMBD, 393.207A-STBW | Yes |
| 87707265 | Apr 28, 2026 | MO | 2 | ST. LOUIS MO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87671260 | Apr 23, 2026 | NC | 2 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I- |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87490966 | Apr 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | COPLEY OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87482183 | Apr 1, 2026 | PA | 1 | BRIDGEVILLE PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87459352 | Apr 1, 2026 | PA | 2 | AMWELL TWP PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87425420 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.5-HL, 393.70D-CDTSDD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 87334680 | Mar 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-9800--south-fwy |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.17C, 393.55E, 393.9 | No |
| 87304732 | Mar 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87289033 | Mar 12, 2026 | FL | 3 | DAVIE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87230987 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3452600047 | Jan 7, 2026 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009905202 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2717006704 | Nov 22, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003595778 | Oct 21, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6552401438 | Sep 30, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0242545381 | Aug 30, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8402403835 | Jul 17, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0241425196 | May 20, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3313010742 | Apr 17, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0240301754 | Mar 25, 2024 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232265031 | Jul 24, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009352338 | Oct 18, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX64R9HQE1YS | Sep 27, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3902100661 | Apr 15, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009157848 | Oct 2, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6752002732 | Jul 27, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3201902302 | Jun 17, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008876651 | May 21, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001496793 | Mar 29, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5351900464 | Jan 22, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0181002738 | Oct 30, 2018 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5ATAHQE1YW | Oct 10, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX587EHQE1NA | Jul 13, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008510288 | Dec 6, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0008471187 | Sep 8, 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 5 | 4 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 5 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| PITTSBURG | CA | 4 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 4 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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