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RACA CARRIERS AND SERVICES INC
Atascosa, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 3233196
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
66.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3233196
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 15, 2019
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16782 Ig 35 S, Atascosa, TX 78002
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rafael Cardenas Martinez
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance85
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
66.7% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd 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
9 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX10
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAL50X65D870950 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9XX4J065217 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X05J070498 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114023FS000753 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAL0EXX7D698789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU8X56J135772 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | V262203570 | 22M IH35 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 8 | — | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPAL50X65D870950 |
TX 1N44214 |
| 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | V252152203 | IH 35 SB @ WALNUT ST, TX | II | 1 | 1 | WALMART | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAL50X65D870950 |
TX 1N44214 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | V252049351 | 18618 FM 2790, TX | II | 20 | 5 | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1XKWDB9X05J070498 5TU114023FS000753 |
TX 1N70120 TX 263C532 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | V252017918 | FM2439 AT CENTERPOIN, TX | II | 4 | 1 | HUBAND | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDB9XX4J065217 |
TX NJG9790 |
| 396.3A1-HC | OOSHubs - Hub cap missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | V252004062 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 17 | 4 | RACA CARRIERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1XKWDB9X05J070498 5TU114023FS000753 |
TX 1N70120 TX 249C873 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-AR | OOSBrake - Defective Air Reservoir | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 0385101101 | LAMAR CO | II | 6 | 1 | RACA CARRIERS AND SERVICES INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAL0EXX7D698789 |
SD L0001905803 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | V251885229 | 2295 LINK RD, TX | II | 6 | — | RACA CARRIERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
1XKWDB9X05J070498 5TU114023FS000753 |
TX 97N236N TX 249C873 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 76P89DIR0O | IH-0010 IN BEXAR CO. (545-596), TX | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDB9XX4J065217 |
TX NJG9790 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 21, 2024 | V241656278 | WILDERNESS OAK WB AT, TX | II | 9 | 3 | 255 COYOTE RUN | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAL50X65D870950 |
TX 1N44214 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 17, 2024 | 6YQA9DIR3I | SL-1604 IN BEXAR CO. (488-582), TX | II | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDU8X56J135772 |
TX LZK5947 |
| 396.3A1-TC | OOSTire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 2 | January 23, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| HUBAND | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| 255 COYOTE RUN | 1 | October 21, 2024 |
| FM 1101 | 1 | February 19, 2024 |
| ZACHARY | 1 | January 17, 2024 |
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