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MICHAEL ANGEL BURNIAS
DBA: Angel Express
Weslaco, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 42.9% of 7 driver inspections — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2501099 · MC 866867
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2014
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-866867 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 42.9% of 7 driver inspections — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on July 24, 2024; first granted May 21, 2014 (12 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC866867
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA81006773
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2501099
MC Number
MC-866867
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 30, 2014
Authority First Granted
May 21, 2014
Authority Reinstated
July 24, 2024
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5306 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco, TX 78599
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Burnias
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (37.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
37.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
5 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
4 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
TX7
LA4
AR2
NC2
MI1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DU523114 | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5HJ150601 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X19D790248 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25395U456109 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DU523120 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GU412511 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XHU853025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X9CJ327029 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9JJ200258 | 2 | — |
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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2026 | V262624198 | TX, TX | II | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X9CJ327029 1UYVS2538GU412511 |
TX R844501 TX 170C500 |
| September 22, 2026 | SPTUI00030 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | GEM PACK BERRIES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X19D790248 1UYVS25395U456109 |
TX R750325 TX 150C249 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | V262531363 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | SFD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ150601 1UYVS2530DU523114 |
TX R750326 TX 143C699 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | V262508105 | TX, TX | II | 5 | — | TOMVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ150601 1UYVS2530DU523114 |
TX R750326 TX 143C699 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 0006892956 | FAYETTEVILLE NC | III | 2 | 1 | CHENEY BROTHERS INC | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ150601 1UYVS2530DU523114 |
TX R750326 TX 143C699 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | V262380061 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ150601 1UYVS25395U456109 |
TX R750326 TX 150C249 |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | I01RB30650 | MOUNT JULIET TN | III | 3 | — | HARVEST CENTRAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X19D790248 1UYVS2530DU523114 |
TX R750325 TX 143C699 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 2, 2026 | V262287847 | N SH336, TX | II | 2 | 1 | ANGEL EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X19D790248 1UYVS25395U456109 |
TX R750325 TX 150C249 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 7750001185 | LONOKE AR | III | — | — | GEMPACK BERRIES, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5HJ150601 1UYVS25395U456109 |
TX R750326 TX 150C249 |
| December 31, 2025 | LARNS01367 | SLIDELL LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9JJ200258 1UYVS2536DU523120 |
TX R524516 TX 143C698 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GEM-PACKBERRIES, LLC | 3 | September 22, 2026 |
| SFD | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| TOMVER | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| CHENEY BROTHERS INC | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| HARVEST CENTRAL INC | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| SMITHFIELD | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| WYANDOT SNACK | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
| AMAZON PRODUCE NETWORK | 1 | July 4, 2025 |
| LISTOS FARMING COMPANY | 1 | April 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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