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M ESPINOZA EXPRESS LLC
Mission, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3137965 · MC 149892
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-149892 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
38.9% OOS · 24 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
38.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 70.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC149892
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY INC., A RISK RETENTION GROUP
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CHL 01-05696-25
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02RAL02118501
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3137965
MC Number
MC-149892
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 17, 2018
Authority Reinstated
December 1, 2021
Annual Mileage
216,117 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7822 Tornillo St, Mission, TX 78574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Espinoza
Officer 2
Obdulia Ortega
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
38.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
70.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate70.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (49.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | V262519113 | 17M US281 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 3 | 1 | CLEMENS FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X8FJ438724 1UYVS25309M789627 |
TX R826345 TX 119B442 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 31, 2026 | V262356724 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 3 | 1 | MITHFIELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5GJ498252 1GRAA0624EB703760 |
TX R739548 TX 215C930 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | V262342968 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | LINAGE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1JJV532B2HL006553 |
TX R826346 TX 181C268 |
| 396.3A1-HC | OOSHubs - Hub cap missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | V262259899 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | 3 | — | SICAR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X8FJ438724 1JJV532B2HL006553 |
TX R530999 TX 181C268 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 24, 2026 | 0406000517 | SAINT MATTHEWS SC | II | 3 | — | HARRISTEETER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1TKH042216B013497 |
TX R558894 TX 119B422 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | W143001213 | CHARLESTON MO | III | 2 | — | RANTOUL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1UYVS25309M789627 |
TX TEMPORARY TX 119B442 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | V252137398 | LAT:27 10' 57.3N, TX | II | 5 | — | COMARCA FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1UYVS25309M789627 |
TX R558894 TX 119B442 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | V252148558 | 6162 US77, TX | II | 4 | 1 | CLEMENS FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1UYVS25309M789627 |
TX R558894 TX 119B442 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 3, 2025 | N75Q004961 | CONEJO CVEF, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5GJ498252 1GRAA0624EB703760 |
TX R739548 TX 215C930 |
| 392.2-SLLED | OOSState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 27, 2025 | LAIWS08542 | EGAN LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ476730 1UYVS25309M789627 |
TX R558894 TX 119B442 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLEMENS FOOD GROUP | 3 | August 2, 2026 |
| MITHFIELD | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| LINAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| SICAR FARMS | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| HARRISTEETER | 1 | January 24, 2026 |
| RANTOUL FOODS | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
| COMARCA FRESH | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| BUTTERFIELDS | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| HEALTHY HARVEST FARMS, LLC | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
| SUR MEX | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| SMITHFIELD | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| SUR MEX PICKLES LLC | 1 | March 3, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
IN2
LA2
MO2
SC2
CA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Specialty Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25309M789627 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4GJ476730 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8FJ438724 | 7 | 3 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2HL006553 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5GJ498252 | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624EB703760 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 Trail King Industries | Specialty Trailer · 42 ft | 1TKH042216B013497 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 1, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 1, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 22, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY INC., A RISK RETENTION GROUP |
| July 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY INC., A RISK RETENTION GROUP |
| October 18, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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