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RAV TRANSPORTATION INC
Laredo, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3620698 · MC 1236647
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1236647 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 months since reinstatement on April 2, 2026; first granted April 27, 2022 (4 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1236647
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02-RAL020958-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3620698
MC Number
MC-1236647
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 26, 2021
Authority First Granted
April 27, 2022
Authority Reinstated
April 2, 2026
Annual Mileage
821,039 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4510 Los Martinez Dr, Laredo, TX 78041
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ramon Martinez Jr.
Officer 2
Hermelinda Garretson
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
KY2
IL1
IN1
TN1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3FJ438601 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD49X28F237300 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5JR034035 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8GN163903 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624KT127740 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0PL357915 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535HP866912 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J7207122 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0MT034452 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS406207 | 1 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | 7500000773 | GURDON AR | III | — | — | SAVE A LOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3WKAD49X28F237300 1GRAP0624KT127740 |
TX R662594 TX 136B071 |
| December 24, 2025 | 5012420039 | I-57, IL | II | 6 | 4 | AMERICAN DISPATCH INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3FJ438601 3H3V532K1RS406207 |
TX R662675 IN PC87634 |
| 395.3A2-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | OOSDriver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.3 | OOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | I038030063 | DICKSON TN | III | — | — | COCA COLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDJAPR8GN163903 1JJV532D0PL357915 |
TX R710010 TX 203C051 |
| June 10, 2025 | V251903077 | IH35 NB @ SL 1604, TX | II | 5 | — | MALLORY ALWXANDER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3WKAD49X28F237300 3H3V532C0MT034452 |
TX R662594 TX 192C462 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 6, 2024 | CV42515713 | WADDY, KY | II | 2 | — | O-I | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3FJ438601 1UYVS2535J7207122 |
TX R662675 ME 5248595 |
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 2, 2024 | 7297006879 | WARREN IN | II | 6 | — | KELLER PACKAGING OF NAPOLEON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3WKAD49X28F237300 1UYVS2535HP866912 |
TX R662594 ME 5358580 |
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 21, 2024 | CV44375231 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 3 | — | AMERICAN MITSUBA KY PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3FJ438601 3H3V532C5JR034035 |
TX R662675 ME 5245587 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 23, 2024 | 7350000123 | BENTON AR | III | — | — | MELCHOR HINOJOSA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDJAPR8GN163903 3H3V532C5JR034035 |
TX R710010 ME 5245587 |
| April 18, 2024 | 7990000082 | MARION AR | II | 15 | 1 | ANKAA GLOBAL LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR4CSBS4691 3H3V532C5JR034035 |
TX R645138 ME 5245587 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 22, 2024 | 764E000896 | CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN), AR | III | 2 | — | LOREAL USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3WKAD49X28F237300 3H3V532C5JR034035 |
TX R320132 ME 5245587 |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAVE A LOT | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| AMERICAN DISPATCH INC | 1 | December 24, 2025 |
| COCA COLA | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| MALLORY ALWXANDER | 1 | June 10, 2025 |
| O-I | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
| KELLER PACKAGING OF NAPOLEON | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| AMERICAN MITSUBA KY PLANT | 1 | June 21, 2024 |
| MELCHOR HINOJOSA | 1 | May 23, 2024 |
| ANKAA GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 1 | April 18, 2024 |
| LOREAL USA | 1 | February 22, 2024 |
| EATON | 1 | December 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 30, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 25, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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