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FERNANDEZ PRODUCE EXPRESS INC
San Antonio, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 576353 · MC 564751
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-564751 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC564751
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAS 58589219
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
576353
MC Number
MC-564751
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 4, 1994
Authority Reinstated
April 18, 2024
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1603 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ruben Fernandez Sr
Cargo Types
Fresh Produce
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2025 | V251765860 | TX | III | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJM6346 1UYVS2539GM719816 |
TX 1N48138 TX 168B491 |
| August 8, 2024 | V241496730 | TX | II | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJM6346 1UYVS2539GM719816 |
TX 1N48138 TX 168B491 |
| July 30, 2024 | V241485372 | TX | II | 1 | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5JSJM6346 1UYVS2539GM719816 |
— — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
| April 19, 2024 | V241398941 | TX | II | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
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
0 of 1 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
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
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | — | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GM719816 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJM6346 | 3 | — |
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 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 29, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 2, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| March 27, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 27, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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