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EL GRANDE TRUCKING LLC
Zapata, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
53.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3686409 · MC 1284293
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1284293 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
53.3% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
53.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1284293
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CW3EVE-932470-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3686409
MC Number
MC-1284293
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 23, 2021
Authority Reinstated
July 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
24,886 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Zapata, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (32.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
53.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd 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
9 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
MS2
AL1
AR1
IL1
MO1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
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
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
8
Flatbed
7
Semi-trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Pj | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4P5FD4029K1302185 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL6RG242684 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DL9RG244934 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4920P1393662 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT9REF98693 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Gmc Sierra HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49PEY2RF283591 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7RG347803 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8RG360236 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4927N1374054 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4020ST000493 | 2 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4829T6423514 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3522H6014579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT9LED58213 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXTEC94621 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4029PE025496 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 7MXT34022NM000310 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4023ST000911 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | V262569968 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | EL GRANDE TRUCKING LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC BIG TEX |
1GT49PEY2RF283591 16VGX3522H6014579 |
TX TVN2797 TX 483333N |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | MC00512898 | I-20 E, MS | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
GMC BIG TEX |
1GT49PEY2RF283591 16VGX3522H6014579 |
TX TVN2797 TX 483333N |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| May 10, 2026 | V262343504 | 390M IH20 WB, TX | II | 7 | — | FASCAN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GMC PJ |
1GT49PEY2RF283591 4P5FD4029K1302185 |
TX TVN2797 TX 255B766 |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | W210001611 | JOPLIN MO | II | 5 | 2 | HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DTXTEC94621 16V3F4829T6423514 |
TX XVV3208 TX 429073N |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | 7B5F9DQA3R | IH-0069 IN FORT BEND CO. (95-1, TX | I | 7 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL7RG347803 4P53F4920P1393662 |
TX XFM1609 TX 172B835 |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HC | OOSHubs - Hub cap missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 2, 2025 | V252087531 | 59M IH35 NB, TX | II | 6 | 2 | PLYCEM USA LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL7RG347803 4P53F4920P1393662 |
TX XFM1609 TX 172B835 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1E-PNCNB | OOSBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 8240000756 | VAN BUREN AR | I | 1 | — | MIDWESTERN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DT9REF98693 4P5FD4029K1302185 |
TX K194024 TX 255B766 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | PE10176566 | VALERO PARKING LOT, OK | I | 15 | 8 | SIEMENS ENERGY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL8RG360236 4P53F4920P1393662 |
TX XFK8573 TX 172B835 |
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| 393.110B1-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F7-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record driver signature for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | V251959906 | IH35 NB, TX | II | 1 | — | SUNBELT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FT8W3DT9REF98693 4P5FD4029K1302185 |
TX 0P6103N TX 255B766 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 14, 2025 | PCRR000223 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE, WY | I | 13 | — | MIDWEST CAST STONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C6UR5DL9RG244934 7WL3H4020ST000493 |
TX VFW6700 TX 7961R57 |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FASCAN | 1 | May 10, 2026 |
| HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS | 1 | April 9, 2026 |
| PLYCEM USA LLC | 1 | November 2, 2025 |
| MIDWESTERN | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| SIEMENS ENERGY | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| SUNBELT | 1 | July 31, 2025 |
| MIDWEST CAST STONE | 1 | June 14, 2025 |
| JEFF MARTIN AUCTIONEERS INC. | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| STEEL FAB | 1 | June 3, 2025 |
| AMERICAS AUTO AUCTION | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| WAUSAU EQUIPMENT CO | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| TORO OIL HAULERS | 1 | January 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 8, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 11, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 18, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 7, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 13, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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