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RONALD P HERRERA
DBA: Herrera' S Towing & Recovery
Vidor, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 711477 · MC 415279
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-415279 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC415279
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 149 TTS TX 100339-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
711477
MC Number
MC-415279
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 28, 1997
Authority Reinstated
October 11, 2011
Annual Mileage
266,962 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Vidor, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | TX | — | 2 | 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
TX10
MO3
AR2
LA2
CA1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
6
Flatbed
4
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRLEL2MG562734 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD799020 | 4 | — |
| Tpht | Semi-trailer | 4R7GF3226MN211485 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNFL9SG533335 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 4LF4S5138X3508166 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Park | Other Trailer · 32 ft | 13ZGF3226E1000884 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 17YGN3228DB053789 | 1 | — |
| Ranh | Semi-trailer | 17YGN322XFB060083 | 1 | — |
| Phoenix Fa | Semi-trailer | 1P9DE5338HA690095 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1P9DT5334LA690271 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX5RD606422 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0AD104958 | 1 | — |
| Tpht | Semi-trailer | 4R7GF4022SC251886 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Golden Arm Trailers, Llc | Flatbed · 35 ft | 7S8GF3520RM000412 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Golden Arm Trailers, Llc | Flatbed · 35 ft | 7S8GF3526SM000484 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Golden Arm Trailers, Llc | Flatbed · 35 ft | 7S8GF3529RM000411 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | I05Z140783 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | ETS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLEL2MG562734 7S8GF4020SM000526 |
TX K153133 TX 265714N |
| August 14, 2026 | V262519410 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | X | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM — |
3C7WRNFL9SG533335 4R7GF3226MN211485 |
TX TONLY33 TX 258C258 |
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | V262501261 | US 96 JASPER, TX | II | — | — | ETS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PARK |
3C7WRLEL2MG562734 13ZGF3226E1000884 |
TX K153133 TX 050B755 |
| May 13, 2026 | V262345286 | 724M FM1015, TX | I | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X4PD799020 |
TX R557382 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 1, 2026 | W134009074 | STEELE MO | I | 2 | — | MARATHON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GOLDEN ARM TRAILERS, LLC |
3C7WRLEL2MG562734 7S8GF3520RM000412 |
TX K153133 TX 772813M |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | W051004575 | CHARLESTON MO | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPCP4EX5RD606422 1P9DT5334LA690271 |
TX R731768 TX Z19356 |
| February 18, 2026 | V262217956 | IH 10 EB SVC RD EXIT, TX | II | 6 | 1 | X | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TPHT |
3C7WRLEL2MG562734 4R7GF3226MN211485 |
TX K153133 TX 258C258 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | LARFS00818 | DUSON LA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GOLDEN ARM TRAILERS, LLC |
3C7WRNFL9SG533335 7S8GF3526SM000484 |
TX K207523 TX 944242M |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | V252023987 | 6301 US77, TX | III | — | — | BO MAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TPHT |
3C7WRLEL2MG562734 4R7GF4022SC251886 |
TX K153133 TX 181083N |
| September 8, 2025 | UCUI009607 | SANTA FE SPRINGS AREA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
RAM TOPH |
3C7WRNFL9SG533335 4R7GF3226MN211485 |
TX K207523 TX 258C258 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ETS | 3 | August 27, 2026 |
| MARATHON | 1 | May 1, 2026 |
| BO MAC | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
| UPS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
| CVR | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| UPS | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| LOWES | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| LYONDELL | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 21, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 15, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 19, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 7, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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