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CAVEMEN TRUCKING LLC
Carlsbad, NM
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4153050 · MC 1611150
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1611150 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1611150
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA866000656
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4153050
MC Number
MC-1611150
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 3, 2023
Authority Granted
February 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
488,755 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
970 Pug Ct, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dusty Vaughan
Officer 2
Kenneth D. Vaughan
Cargo Types
Oilfield EquipmentWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 69th 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
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | 7GGA9DUU7H | 800 BLK E BROADWAY, TX | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
3HSDJSNR8HN576172 1TTF48202V1054173 |
NM IRM7057 NM 0236FTL |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Tires | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 8228Q49HXQ | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL SEMIREMOLQUES EL PUMA |
3HSDJSNR8HN576172 3S9PHJP26NW092557 |
NM IRM7057 NM 3209FTL |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 7FIC9DJKFS | SH-0349 IN MARTIN CO. (290-322, TX | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK OTHR |
1M1AW02Y5FM046690 5JYLB3522PPP26111 |
NM IRM9879 NM 5745FTK |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 7FID9DVB2Q | SH-0349 IN MARTIN CO. (290-322, TX | I | 18 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDJSNR8HN576172 13N253207G1516221 |
NM IRM7057 NM 4146FTL |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.106D | OOSInsufficient aggregate working load limit | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 7FID9DUU6I | 349 IN MARTIN COUNTY, TX | I | 19 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9XXGD306386 13N25330541524392 |
NM IRN2107 NM 2625FTL |
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.205C | OOSWheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.24B | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | 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 | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 6677Q1SGKR | ON JAL HWY 2 MILES E OF TWIN W, NM | III | 1 | — | API | Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EH1LN236098 |
NM IRM8530 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | V252101531 | SW LP 1910 AND SH 11, TX | II | 7 | — | ATI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1M1AW02Y3FM046705 13N25330541524392 |
NM IRM9877 NM 3625FTL |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 20, 2025 | V251913642 | TX176, TX | II | 4 | — | ENTERPRISE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LOAD KING |
3WKDP40X83F390029 5LKL5335981027096 |
NM IRM9837 NM 2973FTL |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | 0309P2T742 | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | II | 2 | 1 | CAVEMEN TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1M1AW02Y3FM046705 5MC424016N3212063 |
NM IRM9877 TX 5742FTK |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 13, 2025 | V251610622 | US180 EB AT OSHEA ST, TX | I | 6 | — | CAVEMEN TRUCKING LLC | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EH1LN236098 |
NM WD136502 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| API | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| ATI | 1 | November 13, 2025 |
| ENTERPRISE | 1 | June 20, 2025 |
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
9 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX7
NM4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dump
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR8HN576172 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N25330541524392 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y3FM046705 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EH1LN236098 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253207G1516221 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y5FM046690 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48202V1054173 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXGD306386 | 1 | 1 |
| Oth | Semi-trailer | 3A9K402BXRJ080032 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Semiremolques El Puma | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 3S9PHJP26NW092557 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDP40X83F390029 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB3522PPP26111 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Load King | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5LKL5335981027096 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424016N3212063 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 9, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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