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JAPCO TRANSPORT INC
Laredo, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3606326 · MC 1226744
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1226744 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Co
Safety
Not Rated
15.4% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1226744
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC88041174
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AGPGA3-01523-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3606326
MC Number
MC-1226744
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 6, 2021
Authority Granted
February 27, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,151,433 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
501 Journey Loop, Laredo, TX 78045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose A Perez Jr
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance69
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.4% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
47th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
17 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX36
LA1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
22
Tractor
16
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3LN322247 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR3FH716272 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN842650 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN340822 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN224530 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5LN292636 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327SBB95370 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53286B902611 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621LJ154178 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621GK258718 | 1 | — |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0623GJ656857 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0625FJ651027 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1HHV532D70L739839 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1JL048591 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2FL872445 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7HL974259 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXPL409843 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W38L112822 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W48L112876 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FP202646 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FP202826 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537S3326136 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FP133842 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0NJ466628 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8NSNK0319 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 C.gallegos | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3DG1G5354TG000934 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1MR852334 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3HT061795 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PJ094112 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5RS194136 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1HN481573 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR3HN044481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2KN045492 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN813375 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN555771 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN312779 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7KN555773 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXJN661214 | 1 | — |
| Vntc | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC5323HM704349 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327MT107331 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | V262582295 | TX, TX | II | — | — | GSM MANCHESTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR5LN292636 1GRAP06238T543304 |
TX R825538 ME 2836035 |
| August 28, 2026 | V262555960 | TX, TX | I | 6 | — | AQUA FIT CHLORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL — |
3HSDZAPR2LN340822 1JJV532WX4L893641 |
TX R770702 ME 2846235 |
| 393.24A-L | Lighting-Headlamps not steady burning as required. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | V262503939 | TX, TX | II | 8 | — | RXO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL C.GALLEGOS |
3HSDZAPR2LN340822 3DG1G5354TG000934 |
TX R770702 MX 84UY7E |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | V262496123 | 402 US59, TX | II | 4 | — | THE DOW CHEMICAL CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR3LN322247 1JJV532DXPL409843 |
TX R770701 IN PB94255 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | V262433404 | IH45 SB 218 MP, TX | II | 1 | — | SOUTHWEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WANC |
3HSDZAPR2KN045492 1HHV532D70L739839 |
TX R807853 IN P322771 |
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | V262433392 | 219M IH45 SB, TX | II | 1 | — | CAROINA BEVERAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VNTC |
3HSDZAPR2LN340822 5V8VC5323HM704349 |
TX R770702 TX 26490SB5 |
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | V262420606 | US59 SB EL TORO SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | NIAGRA BOTTLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR0LN842650 3H3V532K2PJ094112 |
TX R743745 MX 90UT1T |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | 1669001751 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 6 | 4 | LAND O LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHFG8NSNK0319 1UYVS2537S3326136 |
TX BYR82955 TN 551032T |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | V262312041 | ENTRY RAMP AT EXIT 1, TX | III | — | — | JAPCO TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPR3LN322247 1JJV532W38L112822 |
TX R770701 TX 278B309 |
| April 2, 2026 | 7ECH9DJDQD | IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45, TX | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPR3LN322247 1JJV532W48L112876 |
TX R770701 TX 278B310 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FORMOSA PLASTICS | 2 | February 12, 2026 |
| GSM MANCHESTER | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| AQUA FIT CHLORATION | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| RXO | 1 | August 7, 2026 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL CO | 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| CAROINA BEVERAGE | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| NIAGRA BOTTLING | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| LAND O LAKES | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| KOHLER | 1 | February 10, 2026 |
| GULF COMPRESS | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| SAMSUNG | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | Withdrawn Withdrawn by [email protected] | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 21, 2026 | Inactive Voluntary Suspension | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 21, 2026 | Pending Initial Status | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2023 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| April 18, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2022 | Active Revoked | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 23, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 23, 2023 | BROKER | On Record |
| September 21, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
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