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FONTENOTS TRUCKING DIRT YARD & CONSTRUCTION INC
Baytown, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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 1996182
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
41.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 41.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1996182
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2023
FMCSA Registration
February 17, 2010
Annual Mileage
45,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
7911 North Highway 146, Baytown, TX 77523
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gene Lynn Fontenot
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.0pp higher)
41.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX13
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Truck
2
Semi-trailer
1
Special Purpose Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X6XR830213 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Dragon Products | Trailer (type not listed) · 34 ft | 1D9SH3424AC661509 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C5XM049236 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Dragon Products | Trailer (type not listed) · 34 ft | 1D9SH3420AC661510 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Mack CHN | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AJ07Y47N008080 | 2 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1C93432246S770744 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Dragon Products | Special Purpose Trailer · 34 ft | 1D9SH3423BC661776 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18YX2W148853 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AG10Y27M060232 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C67M046901 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 7HKB9DTG0Y | SH-0146 IN GALVESTON CO. (502-, TX | II | 4 | 1 | SEABREEZE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XKWDB9X6XR830213 1D9SH3424AC661509 |
TX 1M01393 TX X36132 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | V262419475 | 2421 IH45 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 8 | 1 | INEOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1M1AG10Y27M060232 1D9SH3423BC661776 |
TX 1N11597 TX 063B483 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | V262166697 | 1733 US59 SB, TX | II | 3 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XKWDB9X6XR830213 1D9SH3424AC661509 |
TX 1M01393 TX X36132 |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | V262168061 | SH 164 @ FM 1405 MP-, TX | I | 4 | — | FONTENOT'S TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C5XM049236 |
TX NTD1252 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 7A1A9DUW03 | IH-0045 IN GALVESTON CO. (0-23, TX | II | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C5XM049236 |
TX NTD1252 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | V252051228 | TX288, TX | II | 3 | 1 | FONTENOTS TRUCKING DIRT YARD | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P267C5XM049236 |
TX NTD1252 |
| 393.134 | OOSNo/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | V252004413 | FM 521 @ WHITE RD, TX | I | 3 | — | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1M1AJ07Y47N008080 1D9SH3420AC661510 |
TX 1N11563 TX Y92620 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | 78A89DCT4X | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700, TX | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AA18YX2W148853 |
TX 1N11557 |
| August 11, 2025 | V251958766 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 6 | — | US ECOLOGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1M1AJ07Y47N008080 1D9SH3420AC661510 |
TX 1N11563 TX Y92620 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | V251958765 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | US ECOLOGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1XKWDB9X6XR830213 1D9SH3424AC661509 |
TX 1M01393 TX X36132 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| US ECOLOGY | 2 | August 11, 2025 |
| SEABREEZE | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| INEOS | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| LINDE | 1 | November 2, 2023 |
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