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EL ZACATAL LOGISTICS LLC
Mercedes, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3960797
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
75.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3960797
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
1675 Us Highway 281, Mercedes, TX 78570
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Martinez
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | V262568823 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK — |
4V4NB9EH8JN899086 1M9A3852X6H036161 |
TX 1N99332 TX 233C063 |
| July 10, 2026 | V262485630 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MATE |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1M9A3852X6H036161 |
TX 1N29230 TX 233C063 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205A | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | V262362117 | EXIT 16 AT IH69E SB, TX | II | 5 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MATE |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1M9A3852X6H036161 |
TX 1N29230 TX 233C063 |
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 7EPA9DSHIN | IH-069E IN CAMERON CO. (1-37), TX | I | 6 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MATE |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1M9A3852X6H036161 |
TX 1N29230 TX 233C063 |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| September 15, 2025 | V252023528 | FM511 NB, TX | II | 6 | 1 | GULFSIDE WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | V251911077 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | I | 8 | 1 | EL ZACATAL LOGISTICS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| March 16, 2025 | V251786978 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | I | 8 | 1 | BROWNSVILLE GULFSIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| March 3, 2025 | V251802897 | US 281 WEST OF FM 50, TX | I | 10 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| October 9, 2024 | V241609329 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | BROWNSVILLE GULFSIDE WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 11, 2024 | V241551471 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | III | 2 | — | BPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK LUFK |
4V4MC9EG0AN285181 1L01C3828S1114832 |
TX 1N29230 TX 124C863 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GULFSIDE WAREHOUSE | 2 | September 15, 2025 |
| BROWNSVILLE GULFSIDE | 1 | March 16, 2025 |
| BROWNSVILLE GULFSIDE WAREHOUSE | 1 | October 9, 2024 |
| BPI | 1 | September 11, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX9
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EG0AN285181 | 9 | 6 |
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L01C3828S1114832 | 6 | 4 |
| Mate | Semi-trailer | 1M9A3852X6H036161 | 3 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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