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RED SEA AUTO LLC
Morganton, NC
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3909385 · MC 1442614
Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1442614 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
17 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1442614
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3909385
MC Number
MC-1442614
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 11, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 29, 2022
Authority Granted
July 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
108 Patton St, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gregory Albuquerque
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC4
AL2
TN2
UT2
AZ1
GA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take | Semi-trailer | 1T9LS4821NB540290 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL0NG279138 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL1NG280086 | 5 | 2 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5VGFW5326ML008869 | 5 | 2 |
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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2024 | 0006691547 | UNION, NC | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
RAM TAKE |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 393.75C-OOS | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| September 24, 2024 | 0006687887 | US 74 NEAR NC 410, NC | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
RAM TAKE |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| September 13, 2024 | W190000606 | JACKSON MO | I | 2 | — | STAR AUTO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL1NG280086 5VGFW5326ML008869 |
NC ZS9865 NC DC22740 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 30, 2024 | 1840000019 | ROADSIDE, AL | I | 1 | — | CONSUMER'S CHOICE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | I033X10770 | MANCHESTER TN | I | 3 | 1 | MARIO SACCENTE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | 24CA001152 | OGDEN UT | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL1NG280086 5VGFW5326ML008869 |
NC ZS4870 NC DC22740 |
| August 22, 2024 | 1006300154 | LITTLEFIELD AZ | II | 18 | 2 | RED SEA AUTO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL1NG280086 5VGFW5326ML008869 |
NC ZS4870 NC DC22740 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.1A-IMC | Inspection - Failing to be knowledgeable and/or comply with the requirements of part 396 | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 19, 2024 | 24CA001135 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | I | 9 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRTCL1NG280086 5VGFW5326ML008869 |
NC ZS4870 NC DC22740 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | 1446000303 | DARIEN GA | III | 2 | — | RED SEA AUTO LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 20, 2024 | RHCV002511 | RELOCATED TO PARKING LOT, AL | I | 2 | — | SIERRA AUTO CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WRTCL0NG279138 1T9LS4821NB540290 |
NC TN9523 NC DA40774 |
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STAR AUTO LLC | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| CONSUMER'S CHOICE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
| MARIO SACCENTE | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| SIERRA AUTO CORP. | 1 | July 20, 2024 |
| COPART | 1 | May 10, 2024 |
| 33844686 EVK | 1 | April 7, 2024 |
| PHASE 2 RECOVERY | 1 | March 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 3, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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