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RUBEN PEREA SR
DBA: Perea Enterprises
El Paso, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 688990 · MC 658877
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-658877 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% 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 12 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 52.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC658877
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA865462974
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
688990
MC Number
MC-658877
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
August 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 1997
Authority Reinstated
December 2, 2013
Annual Mileage
103,725 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
El Paso, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightPassengersDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
20 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
52.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
22
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance67
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate52.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (31.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X1NN313007 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X2PD330570 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 23, 2026 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X1NN313007 | 0 | Clean |
| April 16, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X82D574855 | 3 | Passed |
| April 1, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X7VD425289 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X82D574855 | 13 | 3 OOS |
| March 20, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X2PD330570 | 1 | Passed |
| March 9, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X7VD425289 | 1 | Passed |
| January 21, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X7VD425289 | 2 | Passed |
| January 15, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DR9X7VD425289 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| December 18, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NP5L69X1VN411068 | 2 | Passed |
| October 6, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKDD29X1KS519524 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
19 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| August 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| June 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| April 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts | 6 | Out of service |
| July 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering system components worn welded or missing | 6 | Out of service |
| December 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| August 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering system components worn welded or missing | 6 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering system components worn welded or missing | 6 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 4 | Out of service |
| July 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | Out of service |
| October 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | 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 | 0 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 8 | Cited |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 8 | Cited |
| August 26, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 67 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX21
NM2
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dump
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X7VD425289 | 7 | 3 |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424014E3140991 | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Dragon Products | Dump · 40 ft | 1UNSD40219R097805 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1NN313007 | 4 | 1 |
| 1993 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2PD330570 | 4 | 3 |
| Mana | — | 5MC114027DP016106 | 4 | 3 |
| Ctsi | — | 1C9114024YS770061 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X82D574855 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD29X1KS519524 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5L69X1VN411068 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X64D827293 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X2XD490461 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 20, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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