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DYLANS EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Dylan's Express
Laredo, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 & Authorized · DOT 3229285 · MC 1012126
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1012126 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on December 27, 2019 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1012126
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02-RAL020469-01
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02-RAL020469-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3229285
MC Number
MC-1012126
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 7, 2019
Authority Reinstated
May 8, 2023
Annual Mileage
296,585 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
13101 Fawn Dr, Laredo, TX 78045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ofelia Perez
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance60
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
50.0% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 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
TX6
AR4
US4
LA3
MI2
AL1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Flatbed
6
Semi-trailer
3
Other Trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN822003 | 8 | 3 |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6MN108046 | 5 | 3 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN336382 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9BLAZ2510 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6JN537702 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 0513SHE0206201423 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG6ELFT9669 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDRXCLBT3728 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0628RH601899 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XJJ119877 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 J & L Tank, Inc. | Tank · 41 ft | 1J9T1AS23D1001436 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W67L007710 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Trail King Industries | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1TKB04822TM093129 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C0G3932667 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C2J3075338 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C6G3960019 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C7G3926462 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DP540428 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DP540411 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J3053083 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Atro | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3ELA6RX23PG000248 | 1 | — |
| 2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05327EL013693 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | IYUVS2538J3283053 | 1 | 1 |
| Ttsi | Semi-trailer | TZ79059 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | W096003595 | ST CLAIR MO | I | 15 | 6 | DYLANS EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDZAPR6NN274147 SHE9011269Y5 |
TX R845316 MX 532XM6 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | RAMSB02461 | MI, MI | III | 6 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
3HSDZAPRXLN822003 IYUVS2538J3283053 |
TX R729926 ME 5258133 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | V262425574 | 1569 FM462, TX | II | 13 | 1 | LINN PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR6MN108046 1UYVS2530DP540428 |
TX R808197 ME 251244C |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 1864002605 | LAREDO TX, US | II | — | — | DYLANS EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR6MN108046 |
TX R808197 |
| June 19, 2026 | 7GIE9DBSDC | 5800 EAST FRWY FWY, TX | II | 1 | 1 | DURR UNIVERSAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TTSI |
3HSDZAPR6MN108046 TZ79059 |
TX R808197 MX 52UD5A |
| 393.207B | OOSAdjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Suspension | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 7880001423 | TUCKERMAN AR | III | 2 | — | ELI LOGISTIX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNKNOWN |
3HSDZAPR4KN336382 0513SHE0206201423 |
TX R750987 MX 532XM6 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | V262402813 | COLUMBIA POE, TX | I | 8 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR4KN336382 |
TX R750987 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | V262352522 | 818M US59, TX | II | 3 | — | SOLAR TURBINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
3HSDZAPRXLN822003 1TKB04822TM093129 |
TX R729926 OK AZ9754 |
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.84 | Inadequate floor condition | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | V262226246 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | DSV ROAD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR6MN108046 1UYVS2537J3053083 |
TX R808197 ME 5258131 |
| January 20, 2026 | W131000097 | MEXICO MO | II | 8 | 1 | PALMYRA INDUSTRIAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL J & L TANK, INC. |
3HSDZAPR6MN108046 1J9T1AS23D1001436 |
TX R808197 TX 83685Z |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LINN PRODUCTS | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| DURR UNIVERSAL | 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| ELI LOGISTIX | 1 | June 18, 2026 |
| SOLAR TURBINES | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| DSV ROAD INC | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| PALMYRA INDUSTRIAL INC | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| FE EXPRESS | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| SC JOHNSON | 1 | February 1, 2025 |
| DURRV UNIVERSAL | 1 | October 21, 2024 |
| PRECISION STRIP | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
| FORI AUTOATION | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 24, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 22, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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