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PRADON CONSTRUCTION AND TRUCKING LTD
Odessa, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% 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 & Authorized · DOT 222930 · MC 163781
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-163781 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trumbull Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
35.3% OOS · 54 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs since reinstatement on November 7, 2007; first granted February 22, 1983 (43 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC163781
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Trumbull Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 46UEJBF4JJU
TRUMBULL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 46 UEJ BF4JJU
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MXI97707255
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
222930
MC Number
MC-163781
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 15, 1982
Authority First Granted
February 22, 1983
Authority Reinstated
November 7, 2007
Annual Mileage
2,070,364 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
249 Solo Rd, Odessa, TX 79764
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Donald Pradon
Officer 2
Todd Pradon
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
51
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance160
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
35.3% of 34 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
24 of 36 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 38 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX44
NM5
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 95 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
20
Tractor
17
Pickup
10
Not Applicable
3
Semi-trailer
3
Utility Trailer
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4026PE036715 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT9PED08952 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB1XLA14290 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45205J1030894 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4926P1392905 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4820M6058013 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KXEYXKF115627 | 3 | 3 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9NG212851 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4929R1409862 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C2L1548770 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 57 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mack CXN (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AK07Y65N005692 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48201X2003843 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57GSGX8583 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGJ3JG397634 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRML9JG214825 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830151530574 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830251531393 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148306H1540778 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3523H6014381 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3528G6049898 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3529K6037882 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0LEC18714 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6DLBS1576 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4YVEY9RF313578 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96285M700888 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT4UWEY8SF224804 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482W1YS570014 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482WXYS570013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y3GM022711 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0HM083724 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C14M014790 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 357 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPADB9X77D682598 | 1 | 1 |
| Egil | Semi-trailer | 1R1F04428GE860107 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE482S1E3773707 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820432010778 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485YA202405 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24895A634832 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X29J251386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T600 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X55J114694 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X34R059943 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X65R076061 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X03J384200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X0YR850197 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X74D813449 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3D804954 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCUAPR39C087451 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0MG588224 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL4NG416022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL0TG151143 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4EN069630 | 1 | — |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR1CN050349 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN771832 | 1 | — |
| Phoe | Semi-trailer | 461BR4B36K1018752 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Pj | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4P5FD4021J1287891 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYFC4821FE086639 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5R8GF4022PM104345 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Direct Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5UJFS48208T000522 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | V262630200 | TX, TX | I | 5 | 1 | PRADON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
3HSDZAPR8LN813414 1TTF45205J1030894 |
TX R881459 TX 235B840 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | V262586534 | TX, TX | I | 4 | — | HUCKLEBRRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKAD49X8EJ394871 1TTF48201X1059724 |
TX R8487778 TX 116C542 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | V262578174 | TX, TX | I | 8 | — | CONOCOPHILLIPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
1FUPCSZB2YPA73715 1GRDM96258H709724 |
TX R848598 TX 240C590 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | V262535368 | TX, TX | II | 7 | 1 | PRADON CONSTRUCTION AND TRUCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKAD49X55J114694 13N1482C2L1548770 |
TX R646932 TX Z20502 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 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-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | V262525589 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | SNEKER BYNUM | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL9NG212851 58SGF4026PE036715 |
TX K215435 TX 571195M |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 9, 2026 | 6503Q65B8T | NM, NM | I | — | — | NONE | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRML9JG214825 4P53F4929R1409862 |
TX K165694 TX 249B734 |
| August 5, 2026 | V262518794 | US 285 MM368 SB, TX | I | — | — | PRADON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL0MG588224 16VGX3528G6049898 |
TX K205833 TX 286C427 |
| August 5, 2026 | V261704059 | SH 349 MM 322, TX | II | 12 | 2 | PRADON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PHOE |
1NPADB9X77D682598 461BR4B36K1018752 |
TX R384517 TX Y42346 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 7H8E9DPX4I | 1200 W FRONT ST, TX | II | 6 | 1 | HOFFMAN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DT9PED08952 4P53F4926P1392905 |
TX K187662 TX 242C193 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | V262452125 | 1800 MOSS AVE, TX | II | 5 | — | UNKNOWN | Trailer Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORS |
3HSDJAPR4EN069630 5JYFC4821FE086639 |
TX R441393 TX 134B548 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APACHE | 5 | June 2, 2026 |
| CONOCO PHILLIPS | 2 | September 29, 2026 |
| SOONER PIPE | 2 | December 13, 2024 |
| HUCKLEBRRY | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| SNEKER BYNUM | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| HOFFMAN | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| RING OFFICE | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| BLUE ARROW | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| FISHIG TOOLS | 1 | February 6, 2026 |
| AGGIE | 1 | January 28, 2026 |
| PARDON TRUCKING | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| DEL MYERS | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 7, 2007 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 25, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 25, 2007 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 28, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 17, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 11, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 12, 2007 | Cargo | On file |
| May 21, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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