DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 976169 • 9101 UP RIVER RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78409
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-416005 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 6, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5716259 | ON FILE | Nov 5, 2004 | Oct 26, 2017 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5716259 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2004 | Nov 5, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 5716259 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2017 | Oct 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 5716259 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2016 | Nov 5, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC416005 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2017 |
| MC416005 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC416005 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 17, 2001 | — | 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
3 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602A | Emergency Response information not complete | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.328D | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24B1 | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.334 | Prohibited ID number marking | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(j) | Manholes and valves not closed or leak free | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-11B1 | DOT406/407/412 self closing system and remote means of closure | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-84 | ...295348 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 4166 SH 137 | ...750845 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 8, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDLAND | N 7600 HWY 349C | ...875242 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL | US-84 | ...295348 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...887351 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...242094 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 6, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | CENTER | ...332697 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...301467 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 6, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NATCHEZ | JOHN R JUNKIN DRIVE | ...295348 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...887351 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 17, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | N 11816 FM 2378 | ...290494 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 16, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...332697 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 3, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...402273 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ODESSA | W 800 IH 20 EB | ...461599 | DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 31, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2008 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events