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JOSE ANTONIO MENDOZA
DBA: Mengran Trucking
Austin, TX
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2534833 · MC 965991
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-965991 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC965991
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920000288-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2534833
MC Number
MC-965991
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 21, 2014
Authority First Granted
June 10, 2016
Authority Reinstated
July 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Austin, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
2 of 3 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ1
CO1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148303W1579230 | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG19N273141 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ47N438916 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2025 | XA74451278 | SAN SIMON AZ | II | 12 | 4 | AGUADO STONE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9TG19N273141 13N148303W1579230 |
TX TEMP TX 5177LK |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 1290330528 | PAGOSA SPRINGS CO | I | 13 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9TG19N273141 13N148303W1579230 |
TX 75N036N OK 5177LK |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 4, 2024 | HP11700019 | STURGIS SD | III | — | — | AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
4V4NC9TJ47N438916 13N148303W1579230 |
TX R258406 OK 5177LK |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGUADO STONE INC | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| AMERICAN COLLOID COMPANY | 1 | October 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 26, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| February 2, 2021 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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