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PENN CARRIERS INC
Laredo, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4234032 · MC 1638544
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 2024
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1638544 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 5 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective May 21, 2025; first granted May 22, 2024 (2 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1638544
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4234032
MC Number
MC-1638544
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 2024
Authority First Granted
May 22, 2024
Authority Reinstated
After May 21, 2025
Annual Mileage
98,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7415 Country Club Dr Apt 1323, Laredo, TX 78045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joel Pena
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7JJ168119 | 3 | 2 |
| Wanc | — | 1JJV532W08L105236 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W08L105360 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L149042 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J3098443 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1LD734292 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9EN784144 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2025 | V251791661 | COTULLA REST AREA IH, TX | II | — | — | PENN CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X1LD734292 |
TX R659982 |
| July 11, 2024 | V241265096 | IH 35 MM 59, TX | II | — | — | ELECTRO MOTIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKYDP9X7JJ168119 1JJV532W88L149042 |
TX R684285 OK BX4905 |
| June 17, 2024 | V241457395 | IH 35 SB MP 57, TX | II | 4 | 2 | CHARTER STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR9EN784144 1UYVS2535J3098443 |
TX R599888 ME 2920808 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.403A | Failing to have in effect a written lease or interchange agreement | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | 0006654370 | UNION, NC | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WANC |
1XKYDP9X7JJ168119 1JJV532W08L105236 |
TX R684285 OK AJ6528 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 1, 2024 | V241444082 | IH-35 NB MP 59, TX | II | 6 | 1 | OI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKYDP9X7JJ168119 1JJV532W08L105360 |
TX R684285 OK AJ6528 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRO MOTIVE | 1 | July 11, 2024 |
| CHARTER STEEL | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
| OI PACKAGING SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | June 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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