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LONGHORN EXPRESS & CATTLE COMPANY INC
Eagle Pass, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2101437 · MC 732902
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-732902 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC732902
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0167728001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2101437
MC Number
MC-732902
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 7, 2010
Authority Reinstated
January 29, 2016
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
286 Lariat, Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raul R Zertuche
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
22.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 54th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X31N530021 | 1 | Passed |
| July 11, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5D69X5WD453978 | 2 | Passed |
| March 19, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5D69X5WD453978 | 0 | Clean |
| March 9, 2026 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X31N530021 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X9YR838119 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| January 21, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X9YR838119 | 1 | Passed |
| August 19, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB000FDGD1326 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 9, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB000FDGD1326 | 2 | Passed |
| May 21, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X9YR838119 | 0 | Clean |
| August 8, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXFB000FDGD1326 | 0 | Clean |
| June 22, 2024 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5D69X5WD453978 | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 6 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| February 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo | 3 | Out of service |
| February 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | Cited |
| July 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| July 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| February 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| July 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| August 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| February 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| July 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| July 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
| January 21, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours Nominal | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX8
NM3
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufk | — | 1L01B4820W1135172 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X9YR838119 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X5WD453978 | 3 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXFB000FDGD1326 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820222008543 | 2 | 1 |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2484VA222401 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X31N530021 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0626LH162628 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48209X1060815 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYFS248VA222401 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Wilson Trailer Co. | Livestock · 50 ft | 1W1UCSYJ53D526418 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 20, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 18, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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