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ALVARO MOLINA
DBA: Molina's Trucking
Chaparral, NM
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 551995 · MC 442455
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-442455 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC442455
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA996278574
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
551995
MC Number
MC-442455
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 2, 1994
Authority Reinstated
July 15, 2016
Annual Mileage
94,208 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Chaparral, NM
Email
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th 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
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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM9
TX2
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clement-br | Semi-trailer | 1C9BB38B6XM110736 | 9 | 3 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X1WD467782 | 9 | 3 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0VD433628 | 2 | 1 |
| Lufk | Semi-trailer | 1L10C3826Y1140838 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 6129Q7FFLS | NM, NM | II | — | — | CHAPARRAL SAND GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUFKIN |
1XP5DB9X0VD433628 1L01C3826Y1140838 |
NM IRK8600 NM 7561FTB |
| September 17, 2026 | 8228Q78CB1 | NM, NM | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT-BR |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| July 8, 2026 | 6129Q59CGS | NM, NM | I | 6 | 4 | CHAPARRAL SAND & GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEMENT-BR |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDMFW | OOSCoupling - Movement of the fifth wheel mounting components | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | V262341363 | 36M US54 EB, TX | I | 10 | 2 | MOLINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
TX IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.47B | OOSMis-matched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 0749Q269FR | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | II | — | — | CHAPARRAL SAND & GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| February 24, 2026 | 8228Q1J90S | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | III | — | — | CHAPARRAL SAND AND GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| August 19, 2025 | 1030P6FFC2 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 1 | — | CHAPARRAL SAND AND GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660TRL |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | V251860922 | US 62 MM 39, TX | II | 2 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP5DB9X0VD433628 |
NM IRK8600 |
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 11, 2025 | 7068P1YJPD | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | CHAPARRAL SAND AND GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT CLEM |
1XP5DR9X1WD467782 1C9BB38B6XM110736 |
NM IRK8599 NM 11660L |
| March 11, 2025 | 0978P1YJ65 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | CHAPARRAL SAND & GRAVEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUFK |
1XP5DB9X0VD433628 1L10C3826Y1140838 |
NM IRK8600 NM 7561FTB |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPARRAL SAND & GRAVEL | 8 | March 19, 2026 |
| CHAPARRAL SAND GRAVEL | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| CHAPARRAL SAND & GRAVEL | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| ALAMO TRANSIT | 1 | May 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 27, 2016 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 20, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 13, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 21, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 15, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 20, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 23, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 11, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 15, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 12, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
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