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WESTERN RECYCLERS INC
DBA: Lone Star Trucking
Houston, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1222792 · MC 484870
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-484870 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 20 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 12, 2006; first granted May 6, 2004 (22 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC484870
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920001337-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1222792
MC Number
MC-484870
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2004
Authority First Granted
May 6, 2004
Authority Reinstated
May 12, 2006
Annual Mileage
319,358 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2722 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77051
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ramon Martinez
Officer 2
Mohammad Awad
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
23
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance111
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
50.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX14
NM2
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Intermodal Chassis
4
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFGXLSMC5897 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHTDV4KSKJ2896 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG3HDHC7462 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGBDV6JSJL7453 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSWC2568 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG4KSKJ2897 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C18T231040 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532UXWL419996 | 1 | — |
| Kutk | Intermodal Chassis | 1K9CG4021GW351353 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | 1K9CG4023GW351354 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | 1K9CG4025GW351355 | 1 | 1 |
| Kwkt | Semi-trailer | 1K9CG4026GW351350 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | 1K9CG4028GW351351 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Monon | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1NNVA2813MM154682 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532B4WH208262 | 1 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH2W6010042 | 1 | — |
| Trim | — | 1PT01JAHXW6010032 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JT307023 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4HT117128 | 1 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2026 | V261552486 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | RECYCLE YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHFGXLSMC5897 1JJV532UXWL419996 |
TX R488312 TX Y14910 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 6083002051 | CASA GRANDE AZ | II | 13 | 2 | BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG3HDHC7462 3H3V532C4HT117128 |
TX R267565 TX 259C417 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 6, 2026 | 7CTC9DNK90 | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700, TX | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER KUTK |
3AKJHHDR8SSWC2568 1K9CG4021GW351353 |
TX R780039 ME 2823201 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | 7CKA9DUI8I | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500, TX | II | 10 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3AKGGBDV6JSJL7453 1K9CG4025GW351355 |
TX R326322 ME 2823203 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 1, 2026 | V262171448 | MILITARY HWY AND 23R, TX | II | 6 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG3HDHC7462 3H3V532C1JT307023 |
TX R267565 TX 237C176 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | V252136002 | 13273 US259 SB, TX | II | 4 | 1 | LONESTAR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3AKJHHFGXLSMC5897 — |
TX R488312 UK NONE |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 0940P7TQTC | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | LL RESOURCES GMBH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8SSWC2568 3H3V532C18T231040 |
TX R780039 TX 206B698 |
| September 5, 2025 | 78JA9DTK9O | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK, TX | I | 9 | 1 | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL EXPORT | Straight Truck Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3AKGHTDV4KSKJ2896 1K9CG4028GW351351 |
TX R410463 ME 2822861 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 2, 2025 | V251892801 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRIM |
3AKJGLBG3HDHC7462 1PT01JAH2W6010042 |
TX R267565 TX Y55581 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 9, 2025 | V251863789 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHFGXLSMC5897 |
TX R488312 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL EXPORT | 2 | September 5, 2025 |
| RECYCLE YARD | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| LONESTAR STEEL | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| LL RESOURCES GMBH | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| PIER GALVESTON | 1 | April 27, 2025 |
| CHINA MANUFACTURERS | 1 | June 12, 2024 |
| AR AMARILLO | 1 | June 6, 2024 |
| FAIRHAVEN | 1 | February 23, 2024 |
| BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL | 1 | February 21, 2024 |
| LONESTAR CONTAINER | 1 | February 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 3, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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