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TWINS EXPRESS LLC
Palmview, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1506372 · MC 565146
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-565146 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.7% OOS · 42 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 20, 2017; first granted June 16, 2006 (20 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC565146
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0215440001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1506372
MC Number
MC-565146
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 25, 2006
Authority First Granted
June 16, 2006
Authority Reinstated
April 20, 2017
Annual Mileage
674,551 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2204 Quail Crest Dr, Palmview, TX 78574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Roberto Gomez
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.7% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
14 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | KS | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dusk · Wet |
| May 21, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX21
KS6
CO5
OK3
NE1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X6HJ161611 | 10 | 3 |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0CJ327016 | 8 | 2 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626CW702860 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CM418020 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GM745703 | 6 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4FJ425258 | 5 | 2 |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627AW703402 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4GL913948 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25378U338810 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539DU473104 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3HJ161615 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4MJ451212 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5LJ340763 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CM425406 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539CU255811 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8YR853672 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ134629 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XYKD49X0LJ340763 | 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 (42)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | V262669511 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X6HJ161611 1GRAA0626CW702860 |
TX R763412 TX 262C745 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 5, 2026 | V262630030 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | S.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR3LN863900 1JJV532B4GL913948 |
TX R764311 TX 258B129 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | V262525900 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X6HJ161611 1GRAA0627AW703402 |
TX R763412 TX 262C831 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 0394512026 | LAMAR CO | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X4MJ451212 1UYVS2539DU473104 |
TX R816638 TX 153B421 |
| August 26, 2026 | V262531386 | TX, TX | II | — | — | WESTERN POTATO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X6HJ161611 1GRAA0627AW703402 |
TX R763412 TX 262C831 |
| July 28, 2026 | 1136670929 | LAMAR CO | II | 5 | 1 | CHANITOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X6HJ161611 1UYVS2535CM418020 |
TX R763412 TX 257B854 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | V262385485 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | CH ROBINSON CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X6NJ134629 1UYVS2535GM745703 |
TX R833210 TX 258B128 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | HP02410296 | KS, KS | II | — | — | SFD CRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X4MJ451212 1GRAA0627AW703402 |
TX R816638 TX 262C831 |
| April 30, 2026 | V262299893 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 6 | 1 | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKAD49X4FJ425258 1GRAA0626CW702860 |
TX R763411 TX 262C745 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | V262243990 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 1 | MCDANIEL FRUIT CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X6HJ161611 1UYVS2535CM418020 |
TX R763412 TX 257B854 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CH ROBINSON CO INC | 6 | September 21, 2026 |
| MCDANIEL FRUIT COMPANY | 6 | March 3, 2026 |
| WALTHER FARMS | 4 | January 2, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | October 27, 2026 |
| S.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, INC. | 1 | October 5, 2026 |
| WESTERN POTATO | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| CHANITOS INTERNATIONAL LLC | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| SFD CRETE | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | April 30, 2026 |
| WHOLESTONE FARMS | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| WHOLESALE FARMS | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 3, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 4, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 28, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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