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T A CARTAGE INC
El Paso, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3588879 · MC 1214881
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1214881 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1214881
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT5253124299
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3588879
MC Number
MC-1214881
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 15, 2021
Authority Granted
May 21, 2021
Annual Mileage
877,288 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
El Paso, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
18.2% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | KS | — | 1 | 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
TX7
NM5
KS2
AR1
AZ1
FL1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
8
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 | 7 | 2 |
| 2026 Durahaul | Tank · 34 ft | 3F8KT3425T1010661 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55ESFX5093 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6GSGP5984 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9GSGY7031 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS448286 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326KM902863 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG5CDBN9002 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623MJ306268 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621TJ808855 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2NL291414 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5RL300130 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N3476713 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDVXGSGY6173 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV6KSKL2905 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NJ697049 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5RS117122 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PS037478 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN330527 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326NT200929 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | V262394092 | 556 ASCENCION ST, TX | II | 2 | — | EDGEMERE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DURAHAUL |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 3F8KT3425T1010661 |
TX R578316 TX 274B241 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | V262452124 | IH 10 MM 35 WB, TX | II | 8 | 1 | SOTO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DURAHAUL |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 3F8KT3425T1010661 |
TX R578316 TX 274B241 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | V262287249 | 13600 FM1281, TX | II | 6 | — | T A CARTAGE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DURAHAUL |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 3F8KT3425T1010661 |
TX R578316 TX 274B241 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| February 23, 2026 | 7DA89DTX4S | 13900 HORIZON BLVD, TX | II | 3 | 2 | T A CARTAGE INC | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER DURAHAUL |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 3F8KT3425T1010661 |
TX R578316 TX BYR74294 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | HP93063447 | WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22E, KS | III | — | — | CLIFFORD W. ESTES CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR9GSGY7031 1GR1P0621TJ808855 |
TX R713710 NE 46110W |
| July 30, 2025 | S198003665 | RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY | III | — | — | TRACTOR SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 1UYVS2536N3476713 |
TX R578316 ME ME 5545949 |
| June 19, 2025 | 0978P4QGVD | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | TE CONNECTIVITY ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD55ESFX5093 1GR1A0623MJ306268 |
TX R560194 ME 5546635 |
| June 7, 2025 | V251908715 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE, TX | II | — | — | CHAMPION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJGLDR9GSGY7031 5V8VC5326KM902863 |
TX R713710 TX 188C010 |
| April 21, 2025 | U430600766 | BUTTE MT | III | — | — | SMART WAREHOUSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 5V8VA5326NT200929 |
TX R578316 GA YBH953 |
| March 14, 2025 | 0235007015 | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE, MD | I | 1 | — | GREIF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUYSSEBXYPF94744 3H3V532K5RS117122 |
TX R578316 TN 379586T |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EDGEMERE | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| SOTO | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| CLIFFORD W. ESTES CO INC | 1 | November 21, 2025 |
| TRACTOR SUPPLY | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| TE CONNECTIVITY ENERGY | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| CHAMPION | 1 | June 7, 2025 |
| SMART WAREHOUSING | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| GREIF | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| BRP US INC | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
| KURARAY | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
| LAU HOLDINGS | 1 | August 6, 2024 |
| MARSHALLS DC EL PASO | 1 | August 5, 2024 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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