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NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: Nicanor Vela Transportation
Alvin, TX
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2019655 · MC 710839
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-710839 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC710839
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920000433-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2019655
MC Number
MC-710839
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 12, 2010
Authority Granted
April 30, 2010
Annual Mileage
221,474 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4573 Wickwillow Lane, Alvin, TX 77511
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Juan Vela
Officer 2
Nicanor Vela
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance32
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | OH | — | 1 | 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
LA2
OH2
PA2
CA1
GA1
MS1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532H5044021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X65J079416 | 4 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB4XP980419 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2538GA468115 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X47J170506 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X33J390699 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830161533668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A265R011811 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 1UYFS530850440117 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X77J207722 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | NDM1008303 | CA, CA | I | — | — | GONZATO GROUP INDITAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X33J390699 1RNF48A265R011811 |
TX R733354 ME 228876C |
| September 29, 2025 | 1398001022 | DUBLIN GA | III | 1 | — | KELLY PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X65J079416 1UYFS2532H5044021 |
TX R490929 ME 227712A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| September 8, 2025 | 3228000891 | HUBBARD OH | I | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X65J079416 1UYFS2532H5044021 |
TX R490929 ME 227712A |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | LAPZS00355 | LEESVILLE LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X65J079416 1UYFS2538GA468115 |
TX R490929 ME 5454913 |
| June 11, 2025 | 3276000738 | VALLEY CITY OH | II | 17 | 1 | WELSER PROFILE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUYDSEB4XP980419 13N14830161533668 |
TX R790825 ME 5179558 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 10, 2025 | V251912016 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE, TX | II | — | — | GATX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X33J390699 1UYFS2538GA468115 |
TX R733354 ME 5454913 |
| April 29, 2025 | J622511989 | I83 SB MM 34.1 NEWBERRY TWP -, PA | I | 14 | 2 | CHASE CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4XP980419 1UYFS2532H5044021 |
TX R695868 ME 227712A |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TFCV | OOSTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TF | Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 18, 2025 | 0380000953 | AIKEN SC | III | — | — | ERVIN INDUSTRIES AMSTEEL DIV. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X65J079416 1UYFS2532H5044021 |
TX R490929 ME 227712A |
| August 22, 2024 | 5011012882 | EXIT RAMP/ MM 126 NORTH, MS | II | 1 | — | API INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONA |
1FUYDSEB4XP980419 1UYFS530850440117 |
TX R695868 ME 5179558 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| June 7, 2024 | LAID006396 | SCALES, LA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X77J207722 1UYFS2538GA468115 |
TX R668003 ME 251771F |
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GONZATO GROUP INDITAL | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| KELLY PIPE | 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| WELSER PROFILE | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| GATX | 1 | June 10, 2025 |
| CHASE CORP | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| ERVIN INDUSTRIES AMSTEEL DIV. | 1 | March 18, 2025 |
| API INC. | 1 | August 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 13, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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