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DEARCO INC
Gardendale, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3557285
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
55.6% OOS · 54 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 98% 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 51.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3557285
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2021
Annual Mileage
1,230,715 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
14701 N Alfalfa Ave, Gardendale, TX 79758-4323
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephanie Dearmond
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
45 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
51.1%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 98th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
53
Total OOS Orders
57
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance362
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate51.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (30.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | V262545302 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | DEARCO INC | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
3WKDD40X0HF155429 |
TX 1N67439 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 7I6F9DJKIR | TX, TX | II | 9 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT V.E. ENTERPRISES |
1XPHD49X59D791340 5AGEV42298S457537 |
TX 1M52841 TX 217B493 |
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 7HM89DVB4G | SH-0191 IN MIDLAND CO. (269-27, TX | II | 14 | 2 | PB MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CHMT |
1FUJGEBG5DSFB8761 TR78606CH1850038 |
TX 1N71031 TX 286C585 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | V262499942 | SW LOOP 1910, TX | I | 5 | 1 | DEARCO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DRAGON PRODUCTS |
1FUJGLCK29LZ93908 1UNST4220BL094399 |
TX 1N42147 TX 989061M |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 7H2C9DJKH0 | FM-1788 IN MIDLAND CO. (316-34, TX | II | 10 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3HSNUAPR1FN710472 5MC1116279P010481 |
TX 1P05253 TX 068C472 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 7GU99DMBZM | IH-0020 IN MIDLAND CO. (123-14, TX | II | 16 | 4 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROX |
1XKADB9X7SS673089 1T9TA4330C1867236 |
TX 1N87158 TX 376200N |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.209C | OOSLoose steering column | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | V262423719 | 362M US87 NB, TX | II | 6 | — | DEARCO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TANK |
1XPBD49X5GD264000 4T9TK4222E1121281 |
TX 1N67294 TX 202B941 |
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | V262395942 | TX302 MENTONE SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | DEARCO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
3AKJGEDV8ESFM7400 4Z4111623YP002750 |
TX 1N96710 TX 281C819 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 7FVD9DUU6R | W SH 115 / NW LOOP 1, TX | II | 3 | 1 | — | Trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH OTHR |
1XKDP4EX0JR188496 1860580 |
TX 1N96707 TX 241C798 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | V262342229 | 287M FM1787, TX | I | 11 | 3 | DEARCO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TROX |
1XKDDU9X6BJ289738 1T9TA4322D1867974 |
TX 1N82617 TX 283B792 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CONOCO PHILLIPS | 3 | May 4, 2026 |
| AMERICAN WATER SALES LLC | 2 | January 21, 2026 |
| PB MATERIALS | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| S AND G | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| CAPITOL AGGREGATES | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| MILESTONE SWD | 1 | December 27, 2025 |
| IMPERIAL SAND AND GRAVEL | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| CJT OIL COMPANY | 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| SONOCO | 1 | November 30, 2024 |
| KNOTT WATER STATION | 1 | October 26, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
41 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
7 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 15, 2026 | TX | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 12, 2024 | TX | — | 1 | 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
TX51
NM2
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
26
Semi-trailer
18
Dump
4
Tank
4
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X0HF155429 | 6 | 2 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1860580 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG8CSBW8478 | 4 | 1 |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TS40279R719071 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 39 ft | 4P53F3920P1388326 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77DY67859 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG5DSFB8761 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG7CLBV9247 | 3 | 3 |
| Trai | Semi-trailer | 1TKB049382B040176 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Dragon Products | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST422XBL094264 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X6BJ289738 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8ESFM7400 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR8CN448822 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Cps Trailer Company Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z4111623YP002750 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEYXRF312314 | 2 | 2 |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TS40249R719061 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X59D791340 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV0HDHU0180 | 2 | 2 |
| Delu | Semi-trailer | 3BYD6VH20CH005014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Exa Industrial | Dump · 32 ft | 3E9D132G7RT034446 | 2 | 1 |
| Pitt | Semi-trailer | 5JYDF533XCE120982 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Load King | Dump · 40 ft | 5LKD4023751025431 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HTXJEC14446 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK7ALAP7400 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLCK29LZ93908 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXHLHM7749 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV9GLHA6830 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1G9VT40239H017143 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1G9VT4026BH017658 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1G9VT402XBH017422 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4KTEY2SF334594 | 1 | 1 |
| Jack | Semi-trailer | 1J9TA4327C1364787 | 1 | — |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA4320E1867473 | 1 | — |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA432191867925 | 1 | — |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA4322D1867974 | 1 | 1 |
| Trox | — | 1T9TA4324E1867301 | 1 | 1 |
| Trox | Semi-trailer | 1T9TA4330C1867236 | 1 | 1 |
| Drag | Semi-trailer | 1UNST41263L023727 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Dragon Products | Tank · 42 ft | 1UNST4220BL094399 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X7SS673089 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1AJ262221 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDT9X57R163082 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX0JR188496 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X26N854780 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X46N854781 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5GD264000 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB0X24D831309 | 1 | — |
| Indu | — | 3A95V4027CM216081 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4HDHY1400 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Exa Industrial | Dump · 32 ft | 3E9D132G2PT034173 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5HN412644 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN422537 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International DF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSNUAPR1FN710472 | 1 | 1 |
| Sout | Semi-trailer | 4S9V6TA20CG270076 | 1 | 1 |
| Tank | Semi-trailer | 4T9TK4222E1121281 | 1 | — |
| 2008 V.e. Enterprises | Tank · 42 ft | 5AGEV42238S509101 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 V.e. Enterprises | Tank · 42 ft | 5AGEV42298S457537 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC1116279P010481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114024CS000806 | 1 | — |
| Chmt | Semi-trailer | TR78606CH1850038 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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