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POWER TRUCK LINES LLC
DBA: D & K Trucking
Rio Grande City, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2980993 · MC 14217
Active
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-14217 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
16.0% OOS · 83 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 83 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC014217
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2980993
MC Number
MC-14217
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 2, 2017
Authority Granted
June 5, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,131,335 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
207 Cordo Lobo St, Rio Grande City, TX 78582
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Manuel D Gonzalez Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
83
Driver Inspections
57
Vehicle Inspections
63
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance59
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service46
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate15.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
11 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| January 5, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX16
NM12
AZ10
IA5
MO5
CO3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
13
Pickup
8
Chassis / Incomplete
7
Car Hauler
2
Utility Trailer
2
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silv | Semi-trailer | 4S9KC5339RH623446 | 12 | 2 |
| 2017 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 51 ft | 16VGX5129H2061200 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL5RG215716 | 8 | 3 |
| Cal Traile | Semi-trailer | 4C9KC5333PC546490 | 7 | 3 |
| Silv | Semi-trailer | 4S9KC5330RH623416 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL9HG635465 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL9PG660413 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMFL2GG329350 | 6 | 1 |
| Cal | Semi-trailer | 4C9KC5337PC546489 | 6 | — |
| Silver Bac | Semi-trailer | 4S9GC5035RH623437 | 6 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT2REE05041 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RPGL8JG292030 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1JG267451 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1PG625088 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5LG176959 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMFLXLG105365 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNEL5JG102944 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Buckeye | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 4B9CB9U27R1149980 | 4 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 4C9KC5335PC546488 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLFL5EG186529 | 3 | — |
| Cusm | Semi-trailer | 15XFW53357L001710 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL6JG186977 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL5RG333031 | 2 | — |
| Silverback | Semi-trailer | 4S9KC5333SH623657 | 2 | — |
| Silv | Semi-trailer | 4S9KC5337RH623445 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Load Trail | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 4ZEAT533X21146977 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4JDJY4713 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGLXHG736787 | 1 | 1 |
| Dodg | Straight Truck | 3C7WRMFLXL8105365 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 43 ft | 46UFU4321N1254781 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 4S9SD5327JS452823 | 1 | — |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VFGV5320ML010670 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5VFGV532XML010670 | 1 | — |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFV5320ML010670 | 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 (83)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | V251804082 | CR114, TX | I | — | — | POWER TRUCK LINES LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SILV |
3C7WRNEL5JG102944 4S9KC5339RH623446 |
TX R739994 TX 249C751 |
| March 17, 2025 | V251803688 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | I | 4 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRMFLXLG105365 5VFGV5320ML010670 |
TX R750402 TX 053C393 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 5, 2025 | 73GF9DDM7G | IH-0010 IN JEFFERSON CO. (831-, TX | I | — | — | SWIFT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODG KAUF |
3C7WRMFLXL8105365 5VGFV5320ML010670 |
TX R750402 TX 053C393 |
| March 5, 2025 | LALOS00069 | SORRENTO LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BUCKEYE |
3C63RRGL1PG625088 4B9CB9U27R1149980 |
TX K177350 TX 256B974 |
| February 28, 2025 | V251801049 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | 1165 BOREN BLVD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SILV |
3C7WRNEL5JG102944 4S9KC5339RH623446 |
TX R739994 TX 249C751 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 0224002465 | STEELE MO | III | 2 | 1 | POWER TRUCK LINES LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CAL TRAILE |
3C7WRTCL5RG215716 4C9KC5333PC546490 |
TX K177532 TX 249C779 |
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | V251741796 | IH35 NB IH35 NB, TX | II | 1 | — | LOCATION | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM SILV |
3C7WRNEL5JG102944 4S9KC5339RH623446 |
TX R739994 TX 249C751 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | 4037481057 | 39, IL | II | 1 | — | CIRCLE LOGISTICS | Trailer Trailer |
FORD SILVERBACK |
1FD0W5HT2REE05041 4S9KC5333SH623657 |
TX K186891 TX 6874G79 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| January 23, 2025 | 000TT6CHF2 | HWY 20 EB IOWA FALLS, IA | III | 2 | — | CARS ARRIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM CUSM |
3C7WRNFL5RG333031 15XFW53357L001710 |
TX R763635 TX 249C760 |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 15, 2025 | 7500000409 | HOPE AR | I | — | — | VARIOUS PEOPLE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD SILVERBACK |
1FD0W5HT2REE05041 4S9KC5333SH623657 |
TX K186891 TX 6874G79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SWIFT | 11 | March 5, 2025 |
| SWIFT VEHICLE TRANSPORT | 9 | December 6, 2024 |
| KNX LOGISTICS | 6 | December 20, 2024 |
| CIRCLE LOGISTICS | 2 | February 3, 2025 |
| 1165 BOREN BLVD | 1 | February 28, 2025 |
| CARS ARRIVE | 1 | January 23, 2025 |
| VARIOUS PEOPLE | 1 | January 15, 2025 |
| DAWLEY LOGISTICS, LLC | 1 | December 18, 2024 |
| IAA PROVO | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| VASCOR | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| GRAY DANIELS FORD | 1 | November 21, 2024 |
| TRI STAR | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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