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R & A TRANSPORT EXPRESS LLC
Mcallen, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3971924 · MC 1484461
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1484461 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1484461
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920001059-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3971924
MC Number
MC-1484461
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 18, 2022
Authority Granted
November 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
46,198 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2608 S 26 1 2 St, Mcallen, TX 78503
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rolando Carrizales
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service31
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
13th 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
5 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
IA2
PA2
GA1
IL1
KS1
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Pickup
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4822R6334408 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT6NEG25004 | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXLEE18421 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL8RG289411 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Load Trail | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4ZEGP4023R1314523 | 5 | — |
| 2022 J&j Trailer Star | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7NNGF4028N9001131 | 3 | — |
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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | XL00119621 | SPRINGFIELD TWP PA | I | — | — | RYAN TRANSPORT SERVICE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRHL8RG289411 4ZEGP4023R1314523 |
TX K220200 TN 67510T |
| July 15, 2026 | 1625000274 | WORTHINGTON MN | I | 1 | — | FERMI | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRHL8RG289411 4ZEGP4023R1314523 |
TX K220200 TN 671510T |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | 8301002821 | SUFFOLK VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRHL8RG289411 4ZEGP4023R1314523 |
TX K220200 TX 671510T |
| April 6, 2026 | 000P156P0H | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | I | 3 | — | DAGGER MACHINERY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRHL8RG289411 4ZEGP4023R1314523 |
TX XRN3214 TN 574334T |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | V262274983 | US287 NB CHILDRESS SCALE, TX | I | 1 | — | KIRK CO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD J&J TRAILER STAR |
1FT8W3DTXLEE18421 7NNGF4028N9001131 |
TX K183891 TX 160452N |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | W095003027 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 1 | — | R&A TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD J&J TRAILER STAR |
1FT8W3DTXLEE18421 7NNGF4028N9001131 |
TX K183891 TX 160452N |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 000P15JQLK | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | — | — | JOHN DEERE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD J&J TRAILER STAR |
1FT8W3DTXLEE18421 7NNGF4028N9001131 |
TX K183891 TX 160452N |
| February 18, 2026 | V262239943 | LAT:31¿¿ 30' 18.72N, TX | II | — | — | NATIONAL WIRE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRHL8RG289411 4ZEGP4023R1314523 |
TX K220200 TN 671510T |
| January 16, 2026 | I033J20093 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | RA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT6NEG25004 16V3F4822R6334408 |
TX K172001 TX 220B901 |
| December 12, 2025 | SPF3011569 | SLATE HILL NY | III | 7 | — | PLYMOUTH INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT6NEG25004 16V3F4822R6334408 |
TX K172001 TX 220B901 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RYAN TRANSPORT SERVICE | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
| FERMI | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| DAGGER MACHINERY | 1 | April 6, 2026 |
| KIRK CO | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| JOHN DEERE | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| NATIONAL WIRE | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| RA | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| PLYMOUTH INDUSTRIES | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| ON-DEMAND | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| ID SCULPTURE | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| STELLAR INDUSTRIES | 1 | April 8, 2025 |
| AGGREKO | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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