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SANDRA K EASLEY
DBA: Det Co
Ben Wheeler, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 330718 · MC 214159
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1989
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-214159 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.1% OOS · 49 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 15, 2022; first granted March 16, 1989 (37 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC214159
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0014297002
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 6641974
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
330718
MC Number
MC-214159
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 1988
Authority First Granted
March 16, 1989
Authority Reinstated
April 15, 2022
Annual Mileage
706,554 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
Fm Rd 773 4 Mi S, Ben Wheeler, TX 75754-0040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Hester
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.1% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
12th 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
7 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 39 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 39 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 39 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 39 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX31
AR12
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
25
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6GD359179 | 9 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9HD432059 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8JD488225 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1HD445968 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5HD420183 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7HD432058 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2HD359181 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3HD445969 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25328U414014 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H6061966 | 2 | — |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06237W702059 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU497702 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530H6061972 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25318U414005 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CU232118 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H6061964 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H6061978 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J6127340 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532AU854904 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25334U275506 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU497418 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EU905616 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L6920361 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25364U275502 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536AU854906 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536H6061975 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25378U414008 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25388U414017 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J6127304 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J6127366 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397U140020 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539H6061968 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XH6061963 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7HD420184 | 1 | — |
| 2003 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR13C075321 | 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 (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | V262686290 | TX, TX | II | — | — | RESIDENCE | Truck Tractor |
— |
1XPBDP9X4GD359178 |
TX R239686 |
| October 30, 2026 | V262649534 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPBDP9X6GD359179 1UYVS2539H6061971 |
TX R239687 ME 5416066 |
| October 6, 2026 | V262636257 | TX, TX | II | — | — | RESIDENCE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X6GD359179 |
TX R239687 |
| September 8, 2026 | V262582508 | TX, TX | II | — | — | PILGRIM | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X6GD359179 |
TX R239687 |
| August 20, 2026 | 5270002132 | FOREMAN AR | III | 1 | — | PILGRIM'S PRIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X7HD432058 1UYVS2539H6061968 |
TX R268527 ME 5416063 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | V262515649 | 256M US271 SB, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X8JD488225 |
TX R348945 |
| July 31, 2026 | V262517411 | 1417 US271, TX | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X9HD432059 1UYVS25388U414017 |
TX R835288 ME 5487991 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262514859 | 1407 US271, TX | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X2HD359181 1UYVS2530H6061972 |
TX R242286 ME 5416071 |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | V262297748 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | DROP OFF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X9HD432059 1UYVS2534L6920361 |
TX R268581 ME 5616539 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | V262279185 | 254M US271 SB, TX | II | — | — | PILGRIMS PIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X1HD445968 1UYVS25378U414008 |
TX R825031 TX 5487986 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PILGRIMS PRIDE | 10 | August 20, 2026 |
| PILGRIMS | 4 | January 16, 2025 |
| PILGRIM | 1 | September 8, 2026 |
| PILGRIMS PIDE | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
| DETCO | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| S EASLEY | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| EASLEY | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| December 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 17, 1997 | COMMON | On Record |
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