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LONE STAR CDL LLC
Amarillo, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4255191 · MC 1659040
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1659040 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 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
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1659040
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4255191
MC Number
MC-1659040
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 16, 2024
Authority Granted
April 30, 2025
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8305 Littlerock Dr, Amarillo, TX 79118
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jerry Merrell
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2024 | HP04600560 | PAWNEE COUNTY - 145, KS | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4N99EG7GN918044 1GR4M0621PH516142 |
TX 71X299V TX 233B488 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | V241562523 | US83 NB, TX | II | 1 | — | LONE STAR CDL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
4V4N99EG7GN918044 1D9BG4820Y1208108 |
TX R741681 TX 176B860 |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EG7GN918044 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4820Y1208108 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0621PH516142 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 14, 2026.
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