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ERIC FRANCISCO GARCIA
DBA: Big E Auto Transport
Grand Prairie, TX
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3965946 · MC 1480496
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1480496 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 20, 2023; first granted November 2, 2022 (3 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1480496
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920002023-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3965946
MC Number
MC-1480496
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 6, 2022
Authority First Granted
November 2, 2022
Authority Reinstated
March 20, 2023
Annual Mileage
3,000 mi (3000)
Contact Information
Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
TX5
OK1
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5HG655051 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Calcross | Trailer (type not listed) · 53 ft | 3C9HS53387M143490 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT3NEC25918 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Calcross | Trailer (type not listed) · 53 ft | 3C9HS53377M143383 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 78W99DDV1C | IH-0035W IN TARRANT CO. (39-67, TX | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CALCROSS |
3C63RRGL5HG655051 3C9HS53387M143490 |
TX VHS2712 TX 087681N |
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | 719B9DKRLJ | IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64), TX | II | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CALCROSS |
1FD0W5GT3NEC25918 3C9HS53377M143383 |
TX SKG5247 TX 4TT8240 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 16, 2024 | 6ZJB9DMPE2 | IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45, TX | I | 23 | 4 | STELLANTIS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CALCROSS |
3C63RRGL5HG655051 3C9HS53387M143490 |
TX VHS2712 CA 4KW1975 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| October 12, 2024 | V241609929 | I-35 NB MILE MARKER, TX | II | 1 | — | VASCOR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CALCROSS |
1FD0W5GT3NEC25918 3C9HS53377M143383 |
TX SKG5247 CA 4TT8240 |
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | V241471598 | 41M IH35 NB, TX | II | 4 | — | DODGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM CALCROSS |
3C63RRGL5HG655051 3C9HS53387M143490 |
CA 28528J2 CA 4KW1975 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | PE08182850 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY, OK | I | 1 | 1 | SAM PAX FORD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CALCROSS |
1FD0W5GT3NEC25918 3C9HS53377M143383 |
TX SKG5247 CA 4TT8240 |
| 393.75A2 | OOSTire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| November 8, 2023 | V231198746 | IH 20 LORAINE, TX | II | 1 | — | MESQUITE RAIL YARD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CALCROSS |
3C63RRGL5HG655051 3C9HS53387M143490 |
CA 28528J2 CA 4KW1975 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STELLANTIS | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
| VASCOR | 1 | October 12, 2024 |
| DODGE | 1 | June 30, 2024 |
| SAM PAX FORD | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
| MESQUITE RAIL YARD | 1 | November 8, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 21, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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