What is Texas Blue Thunders's safety grade?

Texas Blue Thunders has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Texas Blue Thunders have?

Texas Blue Thunders has 43 inspections on record with a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 9.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 55 violations.

Has Texas Blue Thunders been involved in any crashes?

Texas Blue Thunders has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Texas Blue Thunders have active authority and insurance?

Texas Blue Thunders has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Texas Blue Thunders Safety Record

DOT# 1052569 · Mesquite, TX 75181 · 4693693945

Legal name: Emilio Zetino

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/12/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 14/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Texas Blue Thunders (DOT# 1052569) in Mesquite, Texas has 43 inspections on record with 55 violations and a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

43 Inspections

11.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

4 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.6%

Carrier: 11.6% (5 of 43) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 9.3%

Carrier: 9.3% (4 of 43) National: 6.4%

78% OOS rate better than 78% of carriers in Texas

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Texas

Violation Categories · 55 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

55 total violations across 43 inspections

9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 43 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 11 states

Level 1: 8 (19%) Level 2: 9 (21%) Level 3: 26 (60%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
12/12/2025	NM	2	0	0
11/21/2025	AR	2	0	0
11/12/2025	AR	3	0	1
10/27/2025	AR	1	0	0
10/05/2025	MS	3	0	0
10/03/2025	AL	3	0	1
09/18/2025	CA	2	0	0
09/01/2025	FL	2	0	0
07/29/2025	ID	1	0	1
07/09/2025	AR	3	0	0
07/05/2025	TX	2	1	0
05/23/2025	CO	2	0	0
05/16/2025	NM	1	0	0
05/14/2025	CO	3	0	0
01/21/2025	AR	3	0	0
11/20/2024	CA	1	0	0
11/05/2024	AR	3	0	0
10/13/2024	AR	3	0	0
09/12/2024	FL	3	0	0
07/13/2024	TX	2	0	0
05/03/2024	AR	3	0	0
04/23/2024	MS	2	0	0
04/04/2024	CA	1	0	0
03/03/2024	OK	3	0	0
01/26/2024	AR	3	0	0
01/09/2024	AR	3	0	0
01/02/2024	OK	3	0	0
12/09/2023	AR	3	0	0
11/22/2023	AR	3	0	0
11/02/2023	AZ	3	0	0
10/25/2023	AR	3	0	0
09/08/2023	CA	1	0	0
08/31/2023	AR	3	0	0
08/16/2023	NM	2	0	0
08/10/2023	AR	3	0	0
08/03/2023	AR	3	0	0
07/27/2023	FL	3	0	0
06/27/2023	AR	3	0	1
05/18/2023	OK	1	0	0
05/17/2023	OK	1	4	0
05/16/2023	CO	3	0	0
04/13/2023	CO	3	0	0
03/29/2023	AR	3	0	0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC438583

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Inactive

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 4

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/05/2002

MCS-150 Filed 20260105 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 472,144

Address 2824 Blue Heron Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181