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EL GENERAL SEAFOOD DISTRIBUTION LLC
Pasadena, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3987657 · MC 1663564
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1663564 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
84.6% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
84.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% 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 for 1 yr, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1663564
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-03884
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3987657
MC Number
MC-1663564
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2022
Authority Granted
April 16, 2025
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2222 Spencer Highway Ste 1005, Pasadena, TX 77504
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kartikey Bhatia
Officer 2
Jasmine Morales
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
84.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
87.5%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate87.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (82.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | OK | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| June 1, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 4 | 4 OOS |
| April 28, 2026 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWDT5HHHX6440 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 22, 2026 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC6JDJJ9037 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| December 13, 2025 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC6JDJJ9037 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| October 13, 2025 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFC6JDJJ9037 | 0 | Clean |
| October 9, 2025 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC6JDJJ9037 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 2, 2025 | LA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWDT5HHHX6440 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| September 15, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HAMMMML4FL528584 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| March 16, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| January 21, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 0 | Clean |
| January 8, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 4 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
10 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| March 16, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | 8 | Out of service |
| September 15, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| March 16, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 7 | Out of service |
| September 22, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 7 | Out of service |
| September 22, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Out of service |
| March 16, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Out of service |
| January 8, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Out of service |
| March 16, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 7 | Out of service |
| June 1, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 5 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| June 2, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| April 28, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| August 5, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| October 9, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 51 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL5
FL4
KS3
LA2
AR1
MO1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6JDJJ9037 | 7 | 5 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT8DHFE1150 | 6 | 4 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML4FL528584 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT5HHHX6440 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML1FL711473 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 16, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 18, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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