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RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC
Kilgore, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
69.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% 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 3497255 · MC 1153038
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1153038 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Navigators Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
69.6% OOS · 43 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
69.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% 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 5 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1153038
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy GA26MOT02373200
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3497255
MC Number
MC-1153038
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 1, 2020
Authority Granted
March 2, 2021
Annual Mileage
605,415 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
308 S Fritz Swanson Rd, Kilgore, TX 75662
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jason Renfro
Officer 2
Devan Renfro
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
54
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance194
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
69.6% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
22 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 1, 2024 | LA | — | — | 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
TX26
LA8
KS2
ND1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (37)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
7
Equipment Trailer
2
Car Hauler
1
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5JN265571 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148300S1566588 | 4 | 4 |
| 1997 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDCCHXVK946779 | 4 | 3 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248302E1565287 | 3 | 2 |
| Fruehauf C | Semi-trailer | 1H2P04822RW072802 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 382 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X8FP190734 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 Efficient Hauling Systems | Car Hauler · 48 ft | 1E9A482DX81408017 | 2 | 1 |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01B4824S1119714 | 2 | 1 |
| Nabo | Semi-trailer | 1NT204453L10X1269 | 2 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1TE4830221068984 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 37 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48201X1062882 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2483LA420903 | 2 | 2 |
| 2028 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD29XXWR764187 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X23J395165 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X07D652130 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 382 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9D29XXGD201462 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL7NG401171 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830051524667 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3526C2608351 | 1 | 1 |
| Daco | Semi-trailer | 1D0A48AZ7W1004285 | 1 | 1 |
| Doon | — | 1D9BG534581609166 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV06PU84359 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK87PX36833 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y01W140808 | 1 | — |
| Pull | Semi-trailer | 1P9WU18224L375338 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE4830221068984 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820752014018 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X1XJ831227 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05D852210 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2VN433379 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6YD528280 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X97D674218 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kalyn Siebert | Equipment Trailer · 42 ft | 5DDKE424331000988 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kalyn Siebert | Equipment Trailer · 42 ft | 5DDKE424X51001557 | 1 | 1 |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 5E0AC14491G002211 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABCK98PZ80831 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABDRXAPAU8156 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | V262484940 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKWDB9X23J395165 5E0AC14491G002211 |
TX K189665 TX 197B213 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | V262245746 | ENTRY RAMP AT STALLI, TX | II | 4 | 1 | BASIN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PULL |
3C7WRTCL7NG401171 1P9WU18224L375338 |
TX WMM1858 TX 276C026 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | V262217289 | LAT:31¿¿ 30' 18.72N, TX | II | 2 | — | JOB SITE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EFFICIENT HAULING SYSTEMS |
1M1AA18Y01W140808 1E9A482DX81408017 |
TX K207448 TX 187B316 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | LARAS00112 | RAGLEY LA | I | 8 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X5JN265571 1UYFS2483LA420903 |
TX R746908 TX 142C094 |
| 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-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 26, 2025 | LANVS03381 | LACASSINE LA | II | 5 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KALYN SIEBERT |
1XKDD29XXWR764187 5DDKE424X51001557 |
TX R718203 TX 246B336 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 7B6A9DMC20 | IH-0069 IN FORT BEND CO. (95-1, TX | I | 10 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRTCL7NG401171 16VGX3526C2608351 |
TX WMM1858 TX 187B159 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | LASFS00850 | NATCHITOCHES LA | I | 7 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR EFFICIENT HAULING SYSTEMS |
2WKPDCCHXVK946779 1E9A482DX81408017 |
TX R773563 TX 187B316 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | V252139697 | LAT:31 30' 18.72N, TX | I | 6 | 2 | BIG E RIG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X97D674218 1UYFS2483LA420903 |
TX R746909 TX 142C094 |
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| November 8, 2025 | V252094774 | 1001 US259, TX | III | — | — | RENFROS TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER NABO |
1FUJBBCK87PX36833 1NT204453L10X1269 |
TX K207449 TX 099B056 |
| October 16, 2025 | LARHS00642 | BOSSIER CITY LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9X6YD528280 1TTF4820752014018 |
TX R765120 TX 246B277 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 383.51A-NSOUT | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Low | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BASIN | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| BIG E RIG | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| FORCE | 1 | April 12, 2025 |
| HOLLYWOOD | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| SHORTWOOD | 1 | October 22, 2024 |
| HOLLYWOOD BLASTING | 1 | October 4, 2024 |
| CACTUS WELLHEAD, LLC | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
| B&D | 1 | June 21, 2024 |
| CACTUS WELLHEAD WILLISTON | 1 | May 24, 2024 |
| HOLLOWAY BLASTING | 1 | April 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2024 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| March 2, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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