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JOSE HERNANDEZ BARRERA
DBA: Hernandez Express
Dodge City, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3213138 · MC 1003837
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1003837 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1003837
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN412969
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN343624
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3213138
MC Number
MC-1003837
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 16, 2018
Authority Granted
January 23, 2019
Annual Mileage
197,689 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Dodge City, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
25th 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS11
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W1MAF1A98A247487 | 8 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDCYB3RH676125 | 5 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X7BD130852 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD63ESFP4596 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH480247B110569 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223FB150750 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | 0189000119 | GREENSBURG KS | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
3AKJGLD63ESFP4596 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS AKR827 KS 646880 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | 0450000402 | DODGE CITY KS | III | 4 | — | AP COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
3AKJGLD63ESFP4596 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS TEMP KS 646880 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWPB | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - Posted bridge | |||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | HP02590523 | KS, KS | II | 1 | — | OFFERLE COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
3AKJGLD63ESFP4596 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS AKR827 KS 646880 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | HP01893726 | CLARK COUNTY - 025, KS | III | — | — | LOVING FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUYDCYB3RH676125 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS 197714 KS 646880 |
| October 3, 2025 | HP02223356 | NESS COUNTY - 135, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUYDCYB3RH676125 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS 197714 KS 646880 |
| June 17, 2025 | HP01942339 | GRAY COUNTY - 069, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUYDCYB3RH676125 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS 197714 KS 646880 |
| April 14, 2025 | HP92453181 | FORD COUNTY - 057, KS | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUYDCYB3RH676125 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS 197714 KS 646880 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | HP04503302 | EDWARDS COUNTY - 047, KS | I | 9 | — | SHMAR FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPHD49X7BD130852 1TDH480247B110569 |
KS 249488 KS 714285 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | HP04503084 | FORD COUNTY - 057, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPHD49X7BD130852 1TDH480247B110569 |
KS 249488 KS 714285 |
| October 9, 2024 | HP92452975 | GRAY COUNTY - 069, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUYDCYB3RH676125 1W1MAF1A98A247487 |
KS 197714 KS 646880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AP COOP | 1 | April 3, 2026 |
| OFFERLE COOP | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| LOVING FARMS INC | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| SHMAR FARMS LLC | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| BILLIPS FARMS | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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