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GILBERTO M PENA JR
DBA: Pena Trucking
Odem, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 3305744
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
63.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
63.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3305744
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 2019
Annual Mileage
80,025 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
14254 County Road 1478, Odem, TX 78370
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gilberto M Jr Pena
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance57
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
63.6% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th 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
9 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX11
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR9X1XN499151 | 3 | 2 |
| 1990 International F-9370 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFBXZR3LC035554 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAEFG8KPKV0118 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | V262570836 | TX, TX | II | 6 | — | PENA TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPCDR9X1XN499151 |
TX XJN4818 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.47C-BSALMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47F-B | Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | V252158950 | 3412 US77 NB, TX | II | 5 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 |
TX 80R523N |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | V252077058 | US181 SKIDMORE SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | FAR WEST | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 |
TX 43R426N |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | V252077059 | US181 SKIDMORE SCALE, TX | III | 2 | — | FAR WEST | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJNAEFG8KPKV0118 |
TX WYD0355 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | V252037194 | CHARCO RD BEE CO, TX | II | 8 | 2 | YARD | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPCDR9X1XN499151 |
TX 33M397N |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 12, 2025 | V251936903 | LAT:27 58' 58.12N, TX | II | 1 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 |
TX 19X981V |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | V251813877 | FM24 ----CALL# TX 25, TX | II | 1 | 1 | DELUXE MATERIALS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPCDR9X1XN499151 |
TX 87N016N |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | V251706312 | 4417 FM624 560, TX | II | 8 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 |
TX 44X704V |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 24, 2025 | V251736791 | TX44 EB, TX | II | 11 | 2 | PENA TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
2HSFBXZR3LC035554 |
TX NYC1585 |
| 393.207C | OOSLeaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| January 17, 2025 | V251740930 | TX188 AT FM136, TX | II | 4 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKEDDXJ0XK955598 |
TX 44X7041 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FAR WEST | 2 | October 29, 2025 |
| DELUXE MATERIALS | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| SOUTH MINING TULETA | 1 | December 26, 2024 |
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