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PCS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
Amarillo, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 3935473 · MC 1459944
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1459944 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% 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 4 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1459944
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $300,000 required
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2-XPT-TX-19-S-348082-00
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920002201-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3935473
MC Number
MC-1459944
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 15, 2022
Authority Granted
September 15, 2022
Annual Mileage
19,700 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
218 N Grand St, Amarillo, TX 79107
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Saul Alexis Carrillo Esponoza
Officer 2
Cesar Javier Carrillo Espinoza Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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
CA5
AZ1
NM1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X0FD279454 | 6 | 3 |
| 2015 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1447FG620705 | 2 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | 4004Q3K66J | I-10 EB EXIT, NM | II | 1 | — | TRILLO TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 5E0AJ1447FG620705 |
AZ G4A873 CA 4UF6287 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 1943001414 | CALEXICO CA, US | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 |
AZ AM20165 |
| October 7, 2025 | NDRG007877 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 |
AZ AM20165 |
| 393.75A1-TFSMF | OOSTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 1144100206 | TUCSON AZ | II | 5 | 4 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 5E0AJ1447FG620705 |
AZ AM20165 CA 4UF6287 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | NAQG007605 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 |
AZ AM20165 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | NDGS011880 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 |
AZ AM20165 |
| March 12, 2024 | NB4B008396 | CALEXICO EF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 5E0AK1442CG356401 |
AZ AM20165 CA 4TY2907 |
| March 11, 2024 | NDGS009353 | CALEXICO IF, CA | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CTREL |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 5E0AK1442CG356401 |
AZ AM20165 CA 4TY2907 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 17, 2023 | V231235301 | LAT:29 37'37.60"N L, TX | II | 2 | 1 | COPART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1NPXD49X0FD279454 5E0AK1442CG356401 |
AZ AM20165 CA 4TY2907 |
| 396.3A1-TC | OOSTire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRILLO TRANSPORT | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | November 17, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 1, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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