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UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES INC
Sarasota, FL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1655147
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
75.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 83.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1655147
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 2007
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4562 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Tamera Smith Puentes
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate83.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (62.6pp higher)
75.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL11
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Semi-trailer
7
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT1CEC62702 | 2 | 2 |
| Other | Semi-trailer | 00000000000000001 | 1 | 1 |
| Belshe Tra | Semi-trailer | 16JF01223C1046408 | 1 | — |
| Other | Semi-trailer | 16JF01422F1048314 | 1 | 1 |
| Belshe Tra | Semi-trailer | 16JF0192XG1048944 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNW7DE3KDF04570 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FDRF3G69FEA15623 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3HT8CEB29502 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4HT2CEB80820 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT1GED16804 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXF7DX1KDF04870 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1FDXF7DX5KDF04869 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 International 4900 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTSDAAN3TH302422 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Lucon | Utility Trailer · 21 ft | 7JEPU2120KG001029 | 1 | — |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | NOVIN0200371793 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | NOVIN0200896552 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | NOVIN0200896558 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade | — | NOVIN0201219378 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | 2658000694 | PUNTA GORDA FL | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HOMEMADE |
1FDSX5HT6TEC78436 NOVIN020037179200 |
GA S2596061 FL PILD75 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 3209000555 | PUNTA GORDA FL | II | 7 | 3 | S.A.C. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HOMEMADE T |
1FDRF3G69FEA15623 NOVIN0200896552 |
FL AZ70CB FL ITT88GZ |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 2535004261 | SARASOTA FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LUCON |
1FDNW7DE3KDF04570 7JEPU2120KG001029 |
FL P8907B FL 7DGC48 |
| March 4, 2026 | 2535003995 | SARASOTA FL | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL OTHER |
1HTSDAAN3TH302422 00000000000000001 |
FL P5090G FL 00000 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | 2535003928 | SARASOTA FL | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BELSHE TRA |
1FDRF3HT8CEB29502 16JF01223C1046408 |
FL 6725XA FL DESQ44 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | 3209009796 | PORT CHARLOTTE FL | II | 8 | 2 | S.A.C. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HOMEMADE T |
1FDUF4HT1CEC62702 NOVIN0200896558 |
FL GUKT14 FL IT91GZ |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | 2535003513 | SARASOTA FL | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD OTHER |
1FDXF7DX5KDF04869 16JF01422F1048314 |
FL P4167C FL JCIC21 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 2535003437 | BRADENTON FL | III | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BELSHE TRA |
1FDXF7DX1KDF04870 16JF0192XG1048944 |
FL P4168C FL IEII36 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | OOSLicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 18, 2025 | 2535003274 | VENICE FL | II | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD HOMEMADE |
1FDUF4HT2CEB80820 NOVIN0201219378 |
FL GGDH40 FL KANS26 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | 2535003135 | NORTH PORT FL | II | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD OTHER |
1FDUF4HT1CEC62702 UNK |
FL GUKT14 FL IT88GZ |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
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