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BRIAN DESOTO
DBA: Htm International Trucking
Port Lavaca, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2641041 · MC 920361
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-920361 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 22, 2019; first granted June 25, 2015 (11 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC920361
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920002099-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2641041
MC Number
MC-920361
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 2, 2015
Authority First Granted
June 25, 2015
Authority Reinstated
March 22, 2019
Annual Mileage
137,916 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Port Lavaca, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
AR1
LA1
TN1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 | 7 | 2 |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531BP027816 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EP796953 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534BP027941 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25359P800216 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J3183672 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K3612318 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | V262418198 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 6 | — | BLACK DECKER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS2538K3612318 |
TX R722617 ME 3118181 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 27, 2026 | V262207339 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 |
TX R722617 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 5, 2025 | LARJS00248 | HAMMOND LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS25359P800216 |
TX R722617 ME 259418E |
| January 28, 2025 | I3A1591117 | MOHAWK TN | I | 5 | 2 | WINCHESTER FG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS2531BP027816 |
TX R722617 ME 253165F |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 2, 2025 | 4220000762 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 1 | — | FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS2533EP796953 |
TX R722617 ME 2543651 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 12, 2024 | V241529347 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS2537J3183672 |
TX R722617 ME 2921265 |
| August 19, 2024 | 7160004699 | ROANOKE VA | I | 3 | 2 | ENERSON TOOL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLD52FLFY9420 1UYVS2534BP027941 |
TX R722617 ME 253233F |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 19, 2024 | V241247406 | US 287 NORTHBOUND & SOUTHBOUND, TX | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
INTL |
3HSDJSJR5DN197226 |
TX R419722 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK DECKER | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| WINCHESTER FG | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER PRODUCTS | 1 | January 2, 2025 |
| ENERSON TOOL COMPANY | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 23, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 25, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 19, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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