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TRANSCARGO USA LLC
Houston, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 58.8% of 17 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3994657 · MC 1499586
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1499586 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
58.3% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 58.8% of 17 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 26, 2024; first granted February 17, 2023 (3 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on April 13, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 58.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1499586
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920001690-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3994657
MC Number
MC-1499586
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 6, 2022
Authority First Granted
February 17, 2023
Authority Reinstated
February 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
190,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
14504 Briar Forest Dr Apt 524, Houston, TX 77077
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Janneth Carolina Paz Urdaneta
Officer 2
Forthus Rafael Parra Zabala
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
42
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service33
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate58.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (53.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
58.3% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th 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
7 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
12 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN4
TX3
CO2
MS2
NM2
OH2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
11
Pickup
11
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Full Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0PEC55557 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Delco Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5WWGF4022R6035177 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT0FEA68973 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4021ST001362 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Ameritrail, Inc. | Dry Van · 40 ft | 17YGA4029RB090748 | 2 | 2 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7MG636379 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL4RG253512 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4022PE032354 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4824T6450619 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3GT5MED58802 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GT12SE88GF129328 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLJ4450 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6JDJH5443 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63R3GL6FG677960 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGLXTG194552 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CLXMG674983 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5FL0PG612119 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5FL5RG276891 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HL3EG134921 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Ai Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3F7BGP407TA003631 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Flatbed · 40 ft | 3NGGF4025S1001290 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Bautista Welding & Custom Trailers Manufacturing Llc | Flatbed · 36 ft | 4B9GF3621S1164481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4925N1379222 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4927T1429325 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Full Trailer | 58SGM402XSE045876 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5R8GF4026NM091497 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7WL3H4029RT001006 | 1 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | A858000199 | PLATTE CITY MO | I | 9 | 6 | AVIVA METALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
3C6UR5CLXMG674983 3NGGF4025S1001290 |
TX YKG3886 OK EB5300 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.205B-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Elongated stud hole | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 7930Q4G88S | NM, NM | I | 9 | — | UNITED RENTALS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM AI TRAILERS |
3C63RRGLXTG194552 3F7BGP407TA003631 |
TX WXG1420 TN 672067T |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | I038801703 | MOHAWK TN | I | 4 | 2 | CYCLONE TE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C6UR5FL0PG612119 4P53F4927T1429325 |
TX WRX2036 TX 221743N |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | 1008012046 | BELMONT EXIT, MS | III | 2 | 1 | BULLFROG SPAS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C6UR5HL3EG134921 5R8GF4026NM091497 |
TX WKM4363 TX TMP92065 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 3040028065 | WB, NV | III | 1 | — | CES MATERIAL HINDLING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DELCO TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT0PEC55557 5WWGF4022R6035177 |
TX WJN1029 TN 584670T |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 1532890268 | FORT COLLINS CO | III | 12 | 2 | EMPTY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD DELCO TRAILERS |
1FT8W3DT0PEC55557 5WWGF4022R6035177 |
TX WJN1029 TN 584670T |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-S | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | U493600981 | BUTTE MT | II | 7 | 3 | RAYCAP INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C6UR5FL5RG276891 16V3F4824T6450619 |
NC 40692737 NC TEMP |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.3B2-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 7, 2025 | 6621111952 | HANCOCK COUNTY, MS | I | 5 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL7MG636379 58SGF4022PE032354 |
TX XGY8513 TN 382766T |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.13D1-OOSO | OOSOOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding hours of service | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| December 7, 2025 | LARRS01211 | TANGIPAHOA LA | III | 6 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM EAST TEXAS TRAILERS |
3C63RRGL7MG636379 58SGF4022PE032354 |
TX XGY8513 TN 382766T |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | V252135364 | IH 10 MP 404, TX | II | 14 | 6 | SPOC AUTOMATION INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM AMERITRAIL, INC. |
3C6UR5CL4RG253512 17YGA4029RB090748 |
TX VCB6989 TX 947192M |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ML ENGINE | 2 | August 21, 2025 |
| AVIVA METALS | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| CYCLONE TE | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| BULLFROG SPAS | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| CES MATERIAL HINDLING | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| RAYCAP INC | 1 | December 8, 2025 |
| SPOC AUTOMATION INC | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| CATERPILLAR | 1 | November 4, 2025 |
| SUNOPTICS | 1 | September 17, 2025 |
| SUPERIOR | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
| VIC HAVILAND | 1 | July 9, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 30, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 21, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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