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GARCIAS TRANSPORT LLC
Mission, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3031900 · MC 39842
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-39842 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
31 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
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC039842
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3031900
MC Number
MC-39842
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 26, 2017
Authority Granted
March 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
595,853 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2205 N Inspiration Road Suite B, Mission, TX 78574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Garcia
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
30
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
Inspection Records (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | CV44375566 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | — | — | FIBA TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL0HG662022 16VGX3523K6064799 |
TX K115090 TX 209C628 |
| October 6, 2024 | 1397O7SLD2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | RXO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CAL |
3C7WRTCLXNG246437 4C9GF4020NC546009 |
TX K183731 TX 153B323 |
| September 22, 2024 | 7058028318 | IR80 W/B, NV | II | 1 | — | ADS | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3HG603143 16VGX3525G6095172 |
TX K177331 TX 151B943 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 6, 2024 | CV44104196 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 4 | 3 | AMECO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRSBL8HG515065 16VGX3523K6064799 |
TX K177321 TX 209C628 |
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | 3108006105 | SEFFNER FL | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3HG603143 16VGX3525G6095172 |
TX K177331 TX 151B943 |
| 396.5A-HNL | OOSHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | CV44126373 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | 3 | 1 | ALFA LAVAL INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT1HEC75852 16VGX3523H6018253 |
TX K177537 TX 209C491 |
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| July 11, 2024 | I01R040029 | MCMINN, TN | I | — | — | 101100742887 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT1HEC75852 16VGX3523H6018253 |
UK K177537 UK 209C491 |
| July 10, 2024 | I038110138 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | EMERMEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRJL1MG596843 16VGX3523J6026925 |
TX K183730 TX 209C788 |
| July 9, 2024 | V241467222 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | — | — | EMERMEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT1HEC75852 16VGX3523H6018253 |
TX K177537 TX 209C491 |
| June 29, 2024 | I01R060549 | HAYWOOD COUNTY, TN | I | — | — | 480199625 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3HG603143 16VGX3525G6095172 |
UK K177331 UK 151B943 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2024 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
TX5
KY4
NM4
CA1
FL1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
7
Utility Trailer
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
1
Hotshot
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3523H6018253 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3525G6095172 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT1HEC75852 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3HG603143 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3523J6026925 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3523K6064799 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ameritrail, Inc. | Dry Van · 40 ft | 17YGA4020NB085528 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT4RED30148 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0HG662022 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL2JG268396 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGLXNG319990 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL1MG596843 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSBL8HG515065 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCLXNG246437 | 1 | — |
| Cal | Semi-trailer | 4C9GF4020NC546009 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Delco Trailers | Hotshot · 40 ft | 5WWGF4023P6028249 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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