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SEQUOIAS TREE EXPERT LLC
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3200792
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
88.9% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
88.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3200792
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 16, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,320,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9827 Almeda-genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075
Phone
Owner / Officer
Leslie Garcia
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
88.9% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (8)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
8
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
8
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 15, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 19, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 13, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 29, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 28, 2025 | TX | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 17, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 9, 2024 | FL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
4
Special Purpose Trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bndt | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1612SR536357 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNW7ANXPDF05582 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-750 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNX7DC2SDF06208 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC0SHVU6645 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1NHNF1448 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFD0SHVN1689 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFD1RHVH0306 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFDXSHVN1702 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Vermeer BC1000 | Special Purpose Trailer · 11 ft | 1VRD11AC1N1051747 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Vermeer BC1000 | Special Purpose Trailer · 11 ft | 1VRD11AC6P1053576 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Vermeer BC1000 | Special Purpose Trailer · 11 ft | 1VRY1119XN1036377 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3PD871299 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1TDWL9939 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4TDWL9935 | 1 | 1 |
| Bndt | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1611SR536351 | 1 | 1 |
| Bndt | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1613SR536268 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS1617SR535656 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Load King | Flatbed · 54 ft | 5LKL54359T1035360 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | V262552535 | TX, TX | II | 1 | 1 | SEQUOIAS TREE EXPERT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— — |
1FDNX7DC7SDF06317 1VRD11AC0S1057809 |
TX VTS1977 TX M128799 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 7ILD9DMP5Q | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | JOB | Straight Truck Trailer |
— — |
1FVACWFC0SHVY5753 1VRD11AC2P1053980 |
TX WBB5491 TX M128663 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 7GHE9DKAKJ | IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34), TX | II | 8 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFDXSHVN1702 |
TX WFV7322 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60E-WS | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 7GEF9DIEBV | IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64), TX | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BNDT |
1FDNX7DC2SDF06208 4FMUS1611SR536351 |
TX VTS2105 TX M128760 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-NCDLR | OOSLicense - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 7FA79DMP4O | FM-1387 IN ELLIS CO. (578-582), TX | I | 8 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
3ALACWFC4TDWL9935 4FMUS1617SR535656 |
TX XGC5925 TX M133262 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | 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 | ||||||||
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 7DPH9DIE6Q | IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64), TX | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BNDT |
3ALACWFC1TDWL9939 4FMUS1613SR536268 |
TX XGK9807 TX M128754 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 7CDG9DMPZU | US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520), TX | II | 7 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BNDT |
1FVACWFD0SHVN1689 4FMUS1612SR536357 |
TX VZW1193 TX M128763 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 7BJ79DMPY0 | US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520), TX | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BNDT |
1FVACWFC0SHVU6645 4FMUS1612SR536357 |
TX WMY5193 TX M128763 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | OOSState/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | V252085594 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LOAD KING |
1XPBD49X3PD871299 5LKL54359T1035360 |
TX 1N16929 VA U19381 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 79HF9DKA55 | IH-0820 IN TARRANT CO. (0-34), TX | II | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VERMEER |
1FVACWFC1NHNF1448 1VRD11AC6P1053576 |
TX TJF6426 TX M089596 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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