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MTZ FREIGHT LLC
Monte Alto, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3579439 · MC 1208548
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1208548 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
39.1% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — 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
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 41.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1208548
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DRPTX102158
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TMA81004832
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3579439
MC Number
MC-1208548
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 2, 2021
Authority Granted
April 21, 2021
Annual Mileage
290,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
25008 Calle De Monte, Monte Alto, TX 78538
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mauro Martinez
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
23 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
41.7%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
16
Total OOS Orders
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance77
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | V262431260 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 9 | — | CASTELO COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6GJ102863 1UYVS2536EM941419 |
TX R788530 TX 49R804N |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | LD05615466 | HARRISBURG CITY PA | III | 2 | — | HM PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ498243 1UYVS2536EM941419 |
TX R680346 TX 94P785N |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | V262398356 | SH 336 & OLD 10TH ST, TX | III | 4 | 3 | MONARCH IMPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X4KJ258913 1UYVS25359M505733 |
TX R788430 TX 214C872 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8K2 | OOSDriver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 7160005446 | ROANOKE VA | I | 4 | 1 | USAMEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ498243 1UYVS2536DU513543 |
TX R680346 TX 108C791 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | I031J92526 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 5 | — | PARTS AUTHORITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6GJ469990 1UYVS2536DU513543 |
TX R544934 TX 154C851 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | V262206005 | DICKER & JACKSON RD, TX | III | 1 | — | FORTUNE GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X6GJ469990 1UYVS2536DU513543 |
TX R544934 TX 180C791 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | SPL5030011 | WESTBURY NY | III | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X4JJ212271 3H3V532C5CT395044 |
TX R711195 TX 180C537 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | SPSEI01185 | GREENWICH EB, NJ | I | 9 | 5 | GREENFIELD PRODUCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4GJ498243 1UYVS2536DU513543 |
TX R680346 TX 180C791 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | V251991405 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | I | 10 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X5KJ999393 3H3V532C5CT395044 |
TX R711194 TX 180C537 |
| 393.205A | OOSWheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 23, 2025 | V251982465 | W HIGH LINE RS AND C, TX | II | 2 | — | MTZ FREIGHT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X4KJ258913 1UYVS2536EM941419 |
TX R788430 TX 64S316N |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIG FRESH COLD STORAGE LLC | 2 | March 23, 2025 |
| CASTELO COLD STORAGE | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| HM PRODUCE | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| MONARCH IMPORT | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| USAMEX | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| PARTS AUTHORITY | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| FORTUNE GROWERS | 1 | January 28, 2026 |
| GREENFIELD PRODUCE LLC | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| AMAZON PRODUCE | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| PICKLEMEX LLC | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
| HELPSY | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| AAA AVOCADOS INC | 1 | February 24, 2025 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | NJ | — | — | 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
TX14
LA2
NJ2
AL1
CT1
MD1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DU513543 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ212271 | 6 | 3 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25359M505733 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EM941419 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4GJ498243 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4KJ258913 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6GJ102863 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5CT395044 | 4 | 4 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536AM906311 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6GJ469990 | 2 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5KJ999393 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534EU759623 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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