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BALDERAS & SON LLC
Beeville, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% 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 1856554 · MC 672003
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-672003 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
35.0% OOS · 64 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% 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 8 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 22, 2018; first granted March 17, 2009 (17 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 32.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 64 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC672003
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC92000282900
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA07874792
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1856554
MC Number
MC-672003
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 2009
Authority First Granted
March 17, 2009
Authority Reinstated
May 22, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,186,831 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3685 Hwy 59 E, Beeville, TX 78102
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sandra Balderas
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
64
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
63
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance164
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate32.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (11.8pp higher)
35.0% of 40 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th 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
31 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 45 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 2, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 20, 2024 | TX | — | — | Yes | 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
TX54
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Dump
11
Semi-trailer
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4YN513769 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX7N636054 | 6 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X06D631630 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X31D567513 | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K21PA000456 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K22PA000286 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K2XJA000480 | 5 | 2 |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49XXGJ444172 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X64D825902 | 4 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X13D594981 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKDL27RH054956 | 4 | — |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKDL28PH054509 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K24PA000094 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K25PA000220 | 4 | 2 |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X2GJ444179 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X33D808890 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDU9X68D747143 | 3 | 1 |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKDL21PH054304 | 3 | 2 |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKDL26PH054508 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU344020NS000319 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X55N860636 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X65D885017 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXXD482063 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K27PA000512 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU344028LS000212 | 2 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM962DDH719815 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X35D864044 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7YD505395 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 38 ft | 56EA54H25JA000040 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Armor Lite Trailer | Dump · 40 ft | 56EA75K21PA000442 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BB40B8DM008763 | 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 (64)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | V262576792 | TX, TX | II | 5 | — | JIM WILSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X06D631630 56EA75K27PA000512 |
TX 1M11595 OK AX4080 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | V262613973 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKAD49XXGJ444172 4B9BKDL21PH054304 |
TX 1N30111 OK CX7784 |
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | V262620336 | TX, TX | II | 8 | — | W SILVER RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X06D631630 56EA75K21PA000442 |
TX 1M11595 OK BX4650 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | V262615398 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | CMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X4YN513769 56EA75K21PA000456 |
TX 1M11597 OK BX4651 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | V262594668 | TX, TX | II | 12 | 1 | W SILVER RECYLCING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X31D567513 56EA75K24PA000094 |
TX 1M11589 OK BX3968 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F4-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | V262603980 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | BALDERAS AND SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKAD49X2GJ444179 1GRDM962DDH719815 |
TX 1M11591 IN PF60048 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | V262546151 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | BALDERAS AND SON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1XP5DB9X55N860636 5TU344028LS000212 |
TX 1M11587 TX 150C193 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | V262557404 | TX, TX | II | 10 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X31D567513 56EA75K24PA000094 |
TX 1M11589 OK BX3968 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | V262552851 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | W. SILVER RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ARMOR LITE TRAILER |
1XP5DB9XX7N636054 56EA75K22PA000286 |
TX 1N30100 OK BX4468 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| August 17, 2026 | V262545343 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 1 | BALDERAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKAD49XXGJ444172 4B9BKDL21PH054304 |
TX 1N30111 OK CX7784 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMC | 10 | September 22, 2026 |
| OMNI SOURCE | 6 | June 30, 2025 |
| CMCR | 3 | February 12, 2025 |
| W SILVER RECYCLING | 2 | September 24, 2026 |
| TEXAS AUTO SALVAGE | 2 | June 30, 2026 |
| OMNI | 2 | November 10, 2025 |
| JIM WILSON | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| W SILVER RECYLCING | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| BALDERAS AND SONS | 1 | September 15, 2026 |
| BRONCO | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| TYLER PIPE | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| DAVID JOSEPH | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
14 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 22, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 28, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | |
| November 15, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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