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PEDRO ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ
DBA: Gar Trucking
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 3558030
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
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3558030
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 26, 2021
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 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
TX7
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L01C382631152514 | 6 | 3 |
| 2000 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 | 5 | 3 |
| 2009 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CKX9DAH8722 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | — | 1W9CE4620WH157202 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0HJ169655 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | 7FI99DBAEE | 1800 ALDINE BENDER, TX | II | 5 | 1 | GAR TRUCKING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LUFK |
2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N67179 TX 252B176 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | 7BCA9DUW1D | IH-0045 IN GALVESTON CO. (0-23, TX | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LUFK |
2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N67179 TX 252B176 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | 79949DCPE9 | 6500 GREENS RD, TX | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR OTHR |
2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N67179 TX 252B176 |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 11, 2025 | 76579DBR98 | 1900 N MAIN ST, TX | II | 5 | 1 | TEXAS START HOWLER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LUFK |
2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N50736 TX 205B760 |
| 393.75B | OOSTire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| January 23, 2025 | V251720386 | IH45 SB 153MM, TX | II | 6 | 1 | ARCOSA LIGHTWEIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LUFK |
2WKPDDJJ3YK963892 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N50736 TX 205B760 |
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| October 10, 2024 | 6ZD69DBR69 | MAIN ST, TX | II | 10 | — | HELLETT MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LUFK |
1XKYDP9X0HJ169655 1L01C382631152514 |
TX 1N50336 TX 205B706 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 6, 2024 | 6VVC9DMEX8 | 10900 SPENCER HWY, TX | II | 16 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
1FUJA6CKX9DAH8722 1W9CE4620WH157202 |
TX R655888 TX 208B054 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS START HOWLER | 1 | June 11, 2025 |
| ARCOSA LIGHTWEIGHT | 1 | January 23, 2025 |
| HELLETT MATERIALS | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
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