RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
ALVARADOS FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2935539 · MC 991836
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-991836 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Co
Safety
Not Rated
26.3% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC991836
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AGPGA3-01437-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2935539
MC Number
MC-991836
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 5, 2016
Authority Granted
November 2, 2016
Annual Mileage
456,591 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2305 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Maria Alvarado
Officer 2
Robert Espinal
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
26.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd 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
7 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX23
GA2
US2
LA1
SC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
9
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0LJ344753 | 7 | 3 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K2752417 | 6 | 2 |
| Kw | Tractor | 3WKYD49X5PF35644 | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5BL367265 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GM513726 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKYD40X7HF406982 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FM219578 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FU185870 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD49X4DF841652 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKYD49X0NF523575 | 3 | 2 |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537T8516503 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622DE700322 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B8AL349695 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GM418607 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4PJ251290 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR3FN194403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X6LF413402 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKYD49X5PF535644 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | V262583269 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | ALVARADO'S FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X0LJ344753 1UYVS2538FU185870 |
TX R706355 TX 181B093 |
| 393.207B-AALPME | OOSAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | V262522283 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X4PJ251290 1GRAA0622DE700322 |
TX BYR87110 GA WDJ962 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | V262488167 | SH186, TX | II | 1 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X0LJ344753 1JJV532B5BL367265 |
TX R706355 TX 150C504 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| July 12, 2026 | V262487523 | 300 IH45 SB, TX | II | 2 | — | XX | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X0LJ344753 |
TX R706355 |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | V262442292 | US S 77 MM 708, TX | II | 3 | 1 | ALVARADOS FREIGHT SERVICES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3WKYD49X5PF535644 1UYVS2530K2752417 |
TX R668835 NL 36US5X |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | V262437598 | 6336 US77, TX | II | — | — | ALVARADOS FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X0LJ344753 1JJV532B5BL367265 |
TX R706355 TX 150C504 |
| June 17, 2026 | V262415870 | SH186, TX | II | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3WKYD49X5PF35644 1UYVS2530K2752417 |
TX R668835 NL 36US5X |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | V262383250 | 710M US77 NB, TX | III | 2 | — | RCF DISTRIBUTORS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3WKYD49X5PF35644 1UYVS2530K2752417 |
TX R668835 MX 36US5X |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 24, 2026 | V262368420 | 21410 IH45 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 5 | 1 | XX | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X0LJ344753 |
TX R706355 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| May 23, 2026 | V262347642 | SH186 E FM88, TX | III | — | — | SUNRISE PRODUCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3WKYD49X5PF35644 1UYVS2530K2752417 |
TX R668835 MX 36US5X |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SMITHFIELD | 2 | October 4, 2025 |
| ALVARDO'S FREIGHT | 2 | September 26, 2024 |
| DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| RCF DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| SUNRISE PRODUCE LLC | 1 | May 23, 2026 |
| HM PRODUCE | 1 | June 22, 2025 |
| JSC PRODUCE | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| FRESH VEG | 1 | March 23, 2025 |
| BROWN BAKERY | 1 | December 3, 2024 |
| GARCIA FRESH VEGGIES | 1 | June 29, 2024 |
| BAGLEY PRODUCE | 1 | June 15, 2024 |
| FRESHQUITA | 1 | March 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or request removal of this page.