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EXPRESS TEAM FREIGHT INC
El Paso, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2511087 · MC 870929
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-870929 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC870929
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02-RAL020575-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2511087
MC Number
MC-870929
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 30, 2014
Authority Granted
June 24, 2014
Annual Mileage
703,800 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
8787 Yermoland Dr, El Paso, TX 79907
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raul Guevara
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
NM2
AR1
KY1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLM5093 | 3 | 1 |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01A532171161622 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8CSBK4153 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG0DSBX4510 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8CSBP8089 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625DT577058 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W17L097865 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W29L258565 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4FSGT2048 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLM4982 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS283671 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN105358 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2026 | 8200000739 | HOPE AR | III | 11 | 2 | EL PASO PLANT 3 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUFKIN |
3AKJHHDR7LSLM5093 1L01A532171161622 |
TX R701321 ME 5203860 |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | V262279046 | IH10 EB VAN HORN SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | ROAD SKY EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUFK |
3AKJHHDR0LSLM4982 1L01A532171161622 |
TX R728104 ME 5203860 |
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | CV42516961 | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | III | 1 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR3KN105358 3H3V532K1RS283671 |
TX R797972 IN PE48253 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 6488P952R2 | AT INTERSECTION OF I-25 AND I, NM | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR7LSLM5093 1JJV532W29L258565 |
TX R701321 TX 57Y112W |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | 5146P93JR2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR7LSLM5093 |
TX R701321 |
| May 12, 2025 | W149006835 | JOPLIN MO | I | 3 | — | NATO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG4FSGT2048 1GRAP0625DT577058 |
TX R634250 ME 5154542 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 19, 2024 | 71B99DEPUY | 1100 ALZA, TX | I | 9 | 2 | EXPRESS TEAM FREIGHT INC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGEDV8CSBK4153 |
TX 1N09503 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 8, 2024 | 6ZB89DEPS6 | 9200 ESCOBAR DR, TX | I | 7 | 1 | E T F | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLBG8CSBP8089 |
TX R469804 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| May 13, 2024 | V241422283 | US 377 MM 546, TX | II | 2 | — | FMT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLBG0DSBX4510 1JJV532W17L097865 |
TX R520838 ME 3023726 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 11, 2024 | 6UBA9DEPJZ | 8800 CASTNER DR, TX | III | — | — | EXPRESS TEAM FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LUFK |
1FUJGLBG0DSBX4510 1L01A532141153693 |
TX R520838 ME 263022C |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E T F | 2 | October 8, 2024 |
| EL PASO PLANT 3 | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| ROAD SKY EXPRESS | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| AMAZON | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| NATO LLC | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| FMT | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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