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LATINO'S SCRAP METAL LLC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3529019
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
14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3529019
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 23, 2022
FMCSA Registration
December 1, 2020
Annual Mileage
350 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
306 W Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77037-1525
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Antonio Fajardo
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet Steel
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
2
Truck
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX13C7EM024402 | 2 | 2 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB008DDFH9165 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B4JM010744 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 45 ft | 5C2BR45BXKM011004 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | 70JA9DJNE2 | 13500 EAST FREEWAY, TX | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 |
TX MMV2428 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 31, 2024 | 6ZYC9DBF38 | SL-0008 IN HARRIS CO. (690-758, TX | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 |
TX MMV2428 |
| October 17, 2024 | 6ZKE9DBF30 | SL-0008 IN HARRIS CO. (690-758, TX | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
3ALXFB008DDFH9165 5C2BR40B4JM010744 |
TX 1M75824 TX 205C572 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | 6Z5B9DBAB8 | 4300 EAST MOUNT HOU, TX | II | 2 | 1 | LATINOS SCRAP METAL LLC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX13C7EM024402 |
TX TBV6446 |
| 393.134 | OOSNo/improper securement of roll/hook container | General Securement | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | 6Z5E9DBF2F | SL-0008 IN HARRIS CO. (690-758, TX | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 |
TX MMV2428 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 31, 2024 | 6XEB9DBA9V | 3700 ALDINE BENDER, TX | II | 3 | 1 | LATINOS SCRAP METAL LLC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX13C7EM024402 |
TX TBV6446 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 21, 2024 | 6WA99DCRVC | IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797, TX | I | 1 | — | LATINOS SCRAP METAL | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 |
TX MMV2428 |
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 11, 2024 | 6W0A9DGTQX | 13500 EAST FWY SOUT, TX | I | 5 | — | FREEPORT RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
3ALXFB008DDFH9165 5C2BR45BXKM011004 |
TX 1M75824 TX 142C816 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 1, 2024 | 6UV89DCRT3 | IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797, TX | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X6KM603382 |
TX MMV2428 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 4, 2024 | V241377640 | IH 10 EASTBOUND BROOKSHIRE, TX | II | 2 | — | TMS INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XPBD49X0LD649541 5C2BR40B7JM010415 |
TX 1M78313 TX 205C099 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT RECYCLING | 1 | June 11, 2024 |
| TMS INTERNATIONAL | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
| PICK UP SITE | 1 | October 30, 2023 |
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