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956 AUTO CARRIER LLC
Alamo, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 & Authorized · DOT 4466852 · MC 1762376
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1762376 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1762376
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920000863-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4466852
MC Number
MC-1762376
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 11, 2025
Authority Granted
October 27, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Alamo, TX
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
80.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
GA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Cottrell C-10, C-7510, C-7512 | Car Hauler | 5E0AK14407G135501 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECKX7PX29374 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLR9X2WN459253 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Cottrell C-09, c-10, C-11, CX-09, CX-10, CX-11 | Car Hauler | 5E0AJ1441GG792701 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | 1472000597 | COLUMBUS GA | II | 5 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPCLR9X2WN459253 5E0AJ1441GG792701 |
TX R823051 TX 279C882 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | V262349330 | IH10 EB BROOKSHIRE SCALE, TX | II | 4 | 2 | IAA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAECKX7PX29374 5E0AK14407G135501 |
TX R823091 TX 153B640 |
| 393.128 | OOSNo/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TC | OOSTire in contact with another part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | V262306957 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 2 | AMEX AUTO CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1NPCLR9X2WN459253 5E0AJ1441GG792701 |
TX R823051 TX 279C882 |
| 393.128 | OOSNo/improper securement of vehicles | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | V262264435 | US 83 WESTBOUND AND, TX | II | 8 | 1 | MANHEIM AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAECKX7PX29374 5E0AK14407G135501 |
TX R823091 TX 153B640 |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| February 21, 2026 | V262231149 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | I | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR COTTRELL |
5KKHAECKX7PX29374 5E0AK14407G135501 |
TX R823091 TX 153B640 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IAA | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| AMEX AUTO CENTER | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| MANHEIM AUCTION | 1 | April 6, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 27, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Highlander Specialty Insurance Company |
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
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