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VARNER PIPE LLC
Clyde, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 983871 · MC 1170730
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1170730 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1170730
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZT3328
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
983871
MC Number
MC-1170730
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 2001
Authority Granted
December 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
240 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4848 Ih 20w, Clyde, TX 79510
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Linda R Varner
Officer 2
Gary W Varner
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
33.3% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX11
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48201W1057566 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALCK37DY21654 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45208T1052102 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0GSHF4958 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820272019887 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | V262643674 | TX, TX | III | — | — | VARNER PIPE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 1A9BR3A11YM362242 |
TX 1L11897 TX Y90469 |
| July 31, 2026 | V262477730 | 378 TX70, TX | II | 2 | 1 | WALTER EXPLORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 1TTF45208T1052102 |
TX 1L11897 TX 265C949 |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | V262303856 | US277 MM 406, TX | II | — | — | VARNER PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 1TTF45208T1052102 |
TX 1L11897 TX 014C040 |
| April 8, 2026 | V262305962 | IH20, TX | I | 4 | 1 | VARNER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJALCK37DY21654 1TTF48201W1057566 |
TX 1L11896 TX 173B925 |
| 393.45PC | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | V262200094 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | VARNER PIPE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 1TTF45208T1052102 |
TX 1L11897 TX 014C040 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 6, 2026 | V262202398 | US 377 MP 474, TX | II | — | — | PETROSURUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGNDR5CDBR8153 1TTF45208T1052102 |
TX 1L11897 TX 014C040 |
| September 9, 2025 | V251960524 | 900 US380, TX | I | 6 | 1 | VARNER PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJGEDV0GSHF4958 1TTF48201W1057566 |
TX 1M28061 TX 173B925 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | V251903034 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | PETROSMITH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJALCK37DY21654 1TTF48201W1057566 |
TX 1L11896 TX 173B925 |
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | V251796990 | IH 20 WB, TX | III | — | — | VARNER PIPE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJALCK37DY21654 1TTF48201W1057566 |
TX 1L11896 TX 173B925 |
| December 16, 2024 | V241720301 | US83, TX | II | 1 | — | VARNER PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJALCK37DY21654 1TTF4820272019887 |
TX 1L11896 TX X43078 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WALTER EXPLORATION | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| PETROSURUS | 1 | February 6, 2026 |
| PETROSMITH | 1 | June 3, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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