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FRANKS TRUCKING INCORPORATED
Marquez, TX
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2174351 · MC 755184
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-755184 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC755184
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1071241014
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2174351
MC Number
MC-755184
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 19, 2011
Authority Reinstated
June 6, 2012
Annual Mileage
750,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10247 Pr 4311, Marquez, TX 77865
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eudora Franks
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service10
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)
20.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
6 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX15
LA3
MN2
IA1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
9
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C5J1525500 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537N5599705 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSUM7258 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD265862 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8CSBE4889 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS253XS5332411 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUM7259 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535N5599704 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUM7257 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1A9UT181XNE921703 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG0CSBN7026 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A8E3838256 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2535T5524322 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2538GA532301 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2538M5237557 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2539GA569101 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4DSFE5064 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXMSMG5285 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXMSMR7805 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFE1RDVG6965 | 1 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | LASHS01507 | SHREVEPORT LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDVXMSMG5285 1UYFS2535N5599704 |
TX R761254 TX 179B211 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | V262421642 | LAT:31¿¿37'01.00"N, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDVXMSMG5285 1UYFS2535T5524322 |
TX R761254 OK DP7100 |
| June 9, 2026 | V262421869 | LAT:31¿¿37'03.99"N, TX | II | 4 | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0PSUM7258 1UYFS253XS5332411 |
TX R806030 OK DP5914 |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | V262296505 | FM 39, TX | II | 6 | 1 | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHHDVXMSMR7805 13N1532C5J1525500 |
TX R761255 OK BJ4294 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | V262221445 | US 79, TX | II | 1 | — | PORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0PSUM7258 1UYFS253XS5332411 |
TX R806030 OK DP5914 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | LAEJS00541 | SHREVEPORT LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0PSUM7258 1UYFS2537N5599705 |
TX R618853 OK BQ8186 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | V252100245 | 1652 US79, TX | II | — | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9PSUM7257 1UYFS2535N5599704 |
TX R618852 TX 179B211 |
| October 15, 2025 | V252072550 | 2092 US79, TX | II | 1 | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2PSUM7259 1UYFS2538M5237557 |
TX R789598 TX 178B070 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 17, 2025 | 000P11SFZ8 | I 35 SB 212 MM, IA | III | 2 | — | HUNNYFARM PROPERTIES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X0KD265862 1UYFS2537N5599705 |
TX R380727 OK BQ81186 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | 0699000058 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 5 | — | VIKING MAT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X0KD265862 1UYFS2537N5599705 |
TX R380727 OK BQ8186 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUCOR STEEL | 7 | June 9, 2026 |
| NUCOR | 4 | April 10, 2026 |
| NUCOR STEEL TEXAS | 2 | July 25, 2024 |
| HUNNYFARM PROPERTIES LLC | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| VIKING MAT COMPANY | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| BENTLER PIPE | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| TEXAS TUBULAR | 1 | September 11, 2024 |
| BENTELER STEEL | 1 | February 9, 2024 |
| HUNTINGTON ENERGY | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 6, 2012 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 23, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 20, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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