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FUERTES EXPRESS INC
Miami, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2499564 · MC 866217
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-866217 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.
Safety
Not Rated
21.1% OOS · 31 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 4 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on November 17, 2014 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC866217
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0004997
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2499564
MC Number
MC-866217
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 25, 2014
Authority Granted
June 17, 2014
Annual Mileage
367,375 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16614 Sw 100 Ct, Miami, FL 33157
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Miguel Fuertes
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.6pp higher)
21.1% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | FL | — | — | 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
FL7
LA4
NC4
VA4
MS2
MD1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1BSAV1746 | 9 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W54L882210 | 6 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77LX85748 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5ASAR9443 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W06L950559 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06287J618736 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25335P686047 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSFP7147 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3ASAR6878 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06205D410510 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP06276B708077 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W96L993958 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | UYVS25335P683047 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | LAPWS02189 | LAFAYETTE LA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR5ASAR9443 1UYVS25335P686047 |
FL XE888I FL QA58XZ |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | LAFWS01897 | HAMMOND LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK77LX85748 1GRAP06276B708077 |
FL XE887I FL QA61XZ |
| July 31, 2026 | 0006901215 | LUMBERTON NC | II | — | — | ALBRIGHTS MILL LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLDR1BSAV1746 1JJV532W54L882210 |
FL XE890I FL 3256CY |
| July 9, 2026 | 4895001834 | BELLEVIEW FL | II | 9 | 1 | CC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR5ASAR9443 1UYVS25335P686047 |
FL XE888I FL QA58XZ |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 6606172799 | HANCOCK COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | RED WHITE AND BLUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
1FUJA6CK77LX85748 UYVS25335P683047 |
FL XE887I FL QA58X2 |
| May 21, 2026 | 4421000838 | TALLAHASSEE FL | III | 2 | — | RED WHATE & BLUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR3ASAR6878 1GRAA06205D410510 |
FL XE887I FL QB22FS |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 16, 2026 | 2214008055 | LEE FL | I | 6 | 2 | AIR VAN INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD58GSFP7147 1GRAA06205D410510 |
FL XE891I FL QB22FD |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 2214007915 | LIVE OAK FL | II | — | — | HEISAV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJA6CK77LX85748 1JJV532W06L950559 |
FL XE887I FL QB20FS |
| November 7, 2025 | LAOUS01292 | METAIRIE LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR5ASAR9443 1GRAA06287J618736 |
FL XE888I FL QB01IZ |
| July 23, 2025 | 0006779636 | I-95 NB 4 MM, NC | III | — | — | FUERTES LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLDR1BSAV1746 1JJV532W54L882210 |
FL XE890I FL 3256CY |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RED WHITE AND BLUE | 3 | May 27, 2026 |
| ALBRIGHTS MILL LLC | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| CC | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| RED WHATE & BLUE | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| AIR VAN INC | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| HEISAV | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| FUERTES LOGISTICS | 1 | July 23, 2025 |
| WALMART | 1 | July 2, 2025 |
| MOYER SCARLETT PURGRAIN | 1 | May 2, 2025 |
| MOYER & SONS INC | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| PETERSON SHOWER DOORS | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| MOYER AND SON INC | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 17, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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