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GIA EXPRESS LLC
Mcallen, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3534902 · MC 1178145
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1178145 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Worth Insurance Co
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on June 18, 2021; first granted February 18, 2021 (5 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1178145
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WORTH INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy HGAT260368
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 7818093
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3534902
MC Number
MC-1178145
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 11, 2020
Authority First Granted
February 18, 2021
Authority Reinstated
June 18, 2021
Annual Mileage
95,470 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Mcallen, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1CSBF6932 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06245W701256 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062X4T510876 | 2 | — |
| 2001 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMR31C092386 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0DL741625 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1JL067657 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2026 | V262508528 | US281 BYP SB, TX | II | 2 | — | GIA EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6932 1GRAA062X4T510876 |
TX R788274 TX 155B225 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 31, 2026 | V262349896 | IH20 EB TYLER SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | VERTIV | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6932 1GRAA062X4T510876 |
TX R788274 TX 155B225 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 10, 2025 | V252057763 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | III | — | — | EELCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6932 1JJV532D1JL067657 |
TX R788274 ME 275264Z |
| May 16, 2025 | V251886048 | INDIOS POE, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR1CSBF6932 1JJV532D0DL741625 |
TX R788274 IN P345457 |
| December 14, 2024 | 71679DMW6S | 12800 S IH 35 HWY, TX | II | 4 | 3 | SURLEAN-DMF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCHAMR31C092386 1GRAA06245W701256 |
TX R575612 TX 193B828 |
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45UV | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| December 6, 2024 | I033C70951 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 2 | 1 | LA BONZA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCHAMR31C092386 1GRAA06245W701256 |
TX R575612 TX 193B828 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 6, 2024 | V241386168 | 281 NB MP 704, TX | II | 1 | — | GIA EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCHAMR31C092386 1GRAA06245W701256 |
TX R575612 TX 193B828 |
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VERTIV | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| EELCO | 1 | October 10, 2025 |
| SURLEAN-DMF | 1 | December 14, 2024 |
| LA BONZA | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 2, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 7, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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