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AUSTIN EXPRESS LLC
Hazleton, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3583168 · MC 1211036
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1211036 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — 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
MC1211036
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300237926
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3583168
MC Number
MC-1211036
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 7, 2021
Authority Granted
March 30, 2021
Annual Mileage
29,728 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
728 W 15th St, Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Angela Taveras
Officer 2
Joaquin Abreu Colon
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp 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
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | PA | — | — | 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
PA5
CT1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07YXGM076603 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR03C077660 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7GT193120 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP06299B704911 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL120964 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXDL746668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07YXEM039211 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0FD266009 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8HDHU1747 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325CM204584 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | SPRUI01109 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | COCACOLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR03C077660 1GRAP06299B704911 |
PA AH79350 PA PT071R7 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 3011002341 | CT, CT | I | 12 | 3 | NIAGRA BOTTLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR8HDHU1747 1JJV532D0KL120964 |
PA AH79370 NJ W66TAG |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | E914614641 | RICE PA | II | 1 | — | BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
2HSCNAPR03C077660 5V8VC5325CM204584 |
PA AH79350 PA PT076D6 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | E927612788 | RICE TWP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1AW07YXGM076603 3H3V532C7GT193120 |
PA AH43638 PA PT562Y7 |
| April 7, 2026 | E927609715 | RICE TWP PA | II | 4 | 2 | SHIPMONK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AW07YXGM076603 1JJV532DXDL746668 |
PA AH43638 ME 5123773 |
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | XL00105202 | PA, PA | III | 2 | — | EN ROUTE PROCTER AND GAMBLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X0FD266009 3H3V532C7GT193120 |
LA 63453674 PA PT562Y7 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 22, 2024 | SPRE417430 | ON I81 N AT MM 154.3, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AW07YXEM039211 |
PA AH02148 |
| 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | EOBR Related | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COCACOLA | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| NIAGRA BOTTLING | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| BLUE BUFFALO COMPANY | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| SHIPMONK | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| EN ROUTE PROCTER AND GAMBLE | 1 | March 27, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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