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ALEX RENE MARTINEZ
DBA: Alex Martinez Trucking
Crystal City, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% 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 681014 · MC 317132
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-317132 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
75.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
75.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% 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 6 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC317132
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TSMDXCA-0005610-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
681014
MC Number
MC-317132
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 1997
Authority Reinstated
July 1, 2020
Annual Mileage
85,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Crystal City, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
75.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
IL2
AR1
IA1
KS1
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
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK87LY62679 | 6 | 4 |
| 2027 Wabash Dollies Dolly | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532X6VL385869 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB5TH546739 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627RW027402 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Peterbilt 359 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X9GD203753 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W22L790419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25365U401617 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | V262508474 | US 83, TX | II | 5 | 1 | TURCK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH DOLLIES |
1XP9DB9X9GD203753 1JJV532X6VL385869 |
TX R529078 TX 199C033 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | V262449537 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 7 | 1 | TURK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH DOLLIES |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 1JJV532X6VL385869 |
TX R784976 TX 199C033 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 399G000055 | IA, IA | II | 9 | 1 | TURCK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH DOLLIES |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 1JJV532X6VL385869 |
TX R784976 TX 199C033 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8F4-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | V262331049 | IH-35 NB & 410 W TX | I | 17 | 1 | UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP9DB9X9GD203753 1UYVS25365U401617 |
TX R529078 TX 095B591 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 26, 2026 | V262206022 | 1775 FM1433, TX | II | 6 | 1 | TURCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH DOLLIES |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 1JJV532X6VL385869 |
TX R784976 TX 199C033 |
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | HP03360645 | NEOSHO COUNTY - 133, KS | III | 9 | 2 | CAMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH DOLLIES |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 1JJV532X6VL385869 |
TX R784976 TX 199C033 |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 15, 2025 | 4290350026 | I-57, IL | III | 2 | — | DIVERSIFIED ENTITIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 — |
TX 61T999M TX 175B406 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 7, 2025 | 8050000330 | MARION AR | III | — | — | ARWAY CONFECTIONS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJBBCK87LY62679 1GRAA0627RW027402 |
TX R660102 TX 168B767 |
| August 23, 2024 | 4249040226 | INTERSTATE 55, IL | III | — | — | ALEX MARTINEZ TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYDSEB5TH546739 1GRAA0627RW027402 |
TX R567398 TX 168B767 |
| May 14, 2024 | V241425776 | LAT:33 09' 32.04N, TX | I | 8 | 1 | BG TANK YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUYDSEB5TH546739 1JJV532W22L790419 |
TX R567398 TX 168B796 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.13D2 | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TURCK INC | 3 | July 27, 2026 |
| TURK INC | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| CAMS | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| DIVERSIFIED ENTITIES | 1 | March 15, 2025 |
| ARWAY CONFECTIONS INC | 1 | February 7, 2025 |
| BG TANK YARD | 1 | May 14, 2024 |
| NATURE FRESH FARMS | 1 | October 16, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 19, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 20, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 2, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| April 16, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 30, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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