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R&A EXPRESS TRUCKING SERVICES INC
Miami, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
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 82% 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 2168753 · MC 863493
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-863493 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 10 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 82% 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 for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on January 16, 2015 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC863493
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WHI01000005170-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2168753
MC Number
MC-863493
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 2011
Authority Reinstated
June 30, 2021
Annual Mileage
95,850 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
15466 Sw 13th Ter, Miami, FL 33194
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rigoberto Galan
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh Produce
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA2
NC2
FL1
MD1
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK57LX39325 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4FL840093 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6GSGP8609 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCKX5LU78433 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623EE701349 | 1 | 1 |
| Waba | Semi-trailer | 1JJV53B4FL840093 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2530CU4446 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU444604 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJGLDR6GSGP2609 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5DT100011 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 4434000201 | PALM CITY FL | II | 2 | 1 | MAPLE DONUTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJBBCK57LX39325 1JJV532B4FL840093 |
FL XE251Y FL QA85DJ |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 8, 2026 | 1445001363 | SANDY SPRINGS GA | III | 14 | — | VERTICAL COLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJBBCK57LX39325 3H3V532C5DT100011 |
FL XE251Y FL QA30UM |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 0006861294 | I 95 24MM, NC | II | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABA |
3AKJGLDR6GSGP8609 1JJV53B4FL840093 |
FL DF30ET FL QAB5DJ |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | SPT3091524 | VERONA NY | III | 8 | — | SOVENA ROME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR6GSGP8609 1JJV532B4FL840093 |
FL DF30ET FL QA85DJ |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| November 24, 2025 | 1468000161 | ATLANTA GA | III | 3 | 1 | NATURAL FRUIT CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJBBCK57LX39325 1GRAA0623EE701349 |
FL XE251Y FL QB85CV |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 24, 2025 | 2109C00218 | CLARKSBURG MD | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCKX5LU78433 1UYVS2537CU444604 |
FL DF40ES FL QA37JQ |
| September 17, 2024 | 0006686104 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,, NC | III | — | — | MELON 1 SALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTIL |
3AKJGLDR6GSGP2609 1UYVS2530CU4446 |
FL XB955H FL QA84JQ |
| July 22, 2024 | 0398000658 | NEW CASTLE DE | III | 1 | — | NATURAL FRUIT CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY |
1FUJBBCKX5LU78433 1UYVS2530CU444640 |
FL XB953H FL QA84JQ |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| October 31, 2023 | LANK002227 | ROADISDE, LA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR9CSBA3573 3H3V532C5DT100011 |
FL AB20PM FL QA30UM |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 5, 2023 | TREY001184 | I24, TN | II | 1 | 1 | MILK SPECIALITIES GLOBAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCG95LU37965 1UYVS2531N7501820 |
FL JD60DW FL QA54JD |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATURAL FRUIT CORP | 2 | November 24, 2025 |
| MAPLE DONUTS | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| VERTICAL COLD | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| SOVENA ROME | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| MELON 1 SALES INC | 1 | September 17, 2024 |
| MILK SPECIALITIES GLOBAL | 1 | October 5, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 21, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 27, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
6250 SHILOH RD STE 230, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-8434
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