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SERRANOVA TRUCKING LLC
Katy, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4138835 · MC 1586459
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1586459 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
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 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1586459
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4138835
MC Number
MC-1586459
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 1, 2023
Authority Granted
June 18, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Katy, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service28
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (24.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
AZ2
LA2
TX2
IA1
ID1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Hotshot
5
Pickup
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8NG175243 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL3LG293499 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Hotshot · 40 ft | 5R8GF4029RM110646 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4027RT000789 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT2KEG85356 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4023PT000768 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4027RT000775 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7HEC62085 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7KEC40613 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Trail Maxx | Hotshot · 40 ft | 7WL3H4020RT000133 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | T370002288 | HEBRON 81 SCALE, NE | III | 14 | — | TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W3DT7KEC40613 7WL3H4023PT000768 |
TX VBX7234 OK DJ6856 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-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 | ||||||||
| May 13, 2025 | V251849368 | IH45 SB, TX | II | 4 | 1 | AA INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W3DT2KEG85356 7WL3H4027RT000775 |
TX TDJ8882 TN 510656T |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | I01RA81590 | INTERSTATE 40, TN | I | 4 | 2 | T187752 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRHL3LG293499 5R8GF4029RM110646 |
UK TDJ9241 UK 495974T |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | 000P13P4B5 | 10MM 80 WB, IA | III | 7 | 1 | QIAO HUANG | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
TRAIL MAXX TRAIL MAXX |
7WL3H4023PT000768 7WL3H4023PT000768 |
TX DJ6856 TX DJ6856 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | LAPSS01607 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
3C63RRHL3LG293499 5R8GF4029RM110646 |
TX TDJ9241 TN 495974T |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 6, 2025 | 1019400308 | MARANA AZ | III | 4 | 3 | THREADED FASTENERS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W3DT2KEG85356 7WL3H4027RT000775 |
TX TDJ8882 TN 510656T |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 4046000530 | BOISE ID | I | 9 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRGL8NG175243 7WL3H4027RT000789 |
TX VZT0006 TX 000384N |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | I5Z2770057 | MONTEAGLE TN | I | 3 | — | GOPART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRGL8NG175243 7WL3H4027RT000789 |
TX VZT0006 TX 000384N |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | I01R841169 | HAYWOOD COUNTY SCALES EB, TN | I | 1 | 1 | 473171 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W3DT2KEG85356 7WL3H4027RT000775 |
UK TDJ8882 UK 510656T |
| 393.87A-FPLR | Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| December 21, 2024 | 6490000072 | DATELAND AZ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD TRAIL MAXX |
1FT8W3DT7HEC62085 7WL3H4020RT000133 |
TX VGR6043 TX 700036M |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS PIPE AND SUPPLY | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| AA INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| T187752 | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| QIAO HUANG | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| THREADED FASTENERS INC | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| GOPART | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
| TIVA TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | June 27, 2024 |
| HOBAS PIPE USA | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| LOCKWOOD PRODUCTS | 1 | November 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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