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JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC
Laredo, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
53.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4197286
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
53.3% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
53.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% 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 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4197286
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
13,312,930 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2820 Patron Loop, Laredo, TX 78045-6487
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Carlos Garza
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance65
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
53.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd 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
9 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX14
US1
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6JN997532 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDRXGLHE1630 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9CL640016 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1CT175089 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320BS255115 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327GB627007 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9AL348668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL840634 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W08L148371 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W28L176558 | 1 | — |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W48L139950 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R2971310 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3CT083031 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR2KN106955 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR4KN288285 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN486053 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSKZAPR6LN080304 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSKZAPR9LN099994 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2538R8134652 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3FN187508 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7GN954584 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN889436 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | V262594676 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL — |
3HSKZAPR9LN099994 1GRAA06248D432806 |
TX 1N98940 OK DK1211 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 0969003632 | ENCINAL TX, US | III | 1 | — | EXPEITORS INT'L | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH6JN997532 1DW1A5320BS255115 |
TX R842393 OK DF4161 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | V262527598 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDZAPR0KN486053 1JJV532W28L176558 |
TX R858415 MX 59UC5M |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | V262531896 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | 3944QTGLANCASTER SC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJBHDRXGLHE1630 3H3V532C1CT175089 |
TX 1P09104 ME 5550206 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | V262504149 | TX, TX | II | 10 | 1 | MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBHDRXGLHE1630 3UTVS2538R8134652 |
TX 1P09104 ME 5334113 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.24A-L | Lighting-Headlamps not steady burning as required. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 25, 2026 | V262506758 | 22M IH35 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 2 | — | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH6JN997532 1DW1A5327GB627007 |
TX R842393 OK DQ5994 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | V262407905 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSKZAPR9LN099994 1JJV532DXFL840634 |
TX 1N98938 OK EB6776 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | V262294587 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | 9 | 1 | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH6JN997532 3H3V532C1CT175089 |
TX BYR85900 ME 5550206 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | V262253458 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | 6 | 2 | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSKZAPR6LN080304 1JJV532D9AL348668 |
TX 1N98939 OK DF4160 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | V262226789 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | 17 | 1 | JOSGAR EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EH6JN997532 1JJV532W48L139950 |
TX 95U658N OK BH1019 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EXPEITORS INT'L | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| 3944QTGLANCASTER SC | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| MARS WRIGLEY CONFECTIONERY | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| UNILEVER | 1 | December 25, 2025 |
| US HWY 90 W | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| 1251 N. COCKRELL HILL RD | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| TYSON 1331 CENTER PROC | 1 | February 21, 2025 |
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