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CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES INC
Mesquite, TX
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 873497
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
873497
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 2000
Annual Mileage
447,700 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
621 S Bryan-beltline Rd #100, Mesquite, TX 75149
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jason Garza
Officer 2
Jared Garza
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
2025
2024
2023
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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
CO1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Tank
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS44321E1042594 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T7422990017009 | 2 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BGT4212TF0A6978 | 1 | 1 |
| Bren | — | 10BGU5212HF008132 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5GT5FED00166 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDWTZR2MN324140 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXKN725679 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1NN289596 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN635355 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5NN312880 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6RN631551 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | 78379DNBIL | IH-0035 IN WILLIAMSON CO. (252, TX | I | 5 | — | CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STE |
4V4NC9EH4RN635355 1S9T7422990017009 |
IN 3406086 TX 219C869 |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| August 15, 2025 | 77YC9DMPQ2 | US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520), TX | II | — | — | CITY OF ARLINGTON | Truck Tractor Trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BREN |
4V4NC9EH6RN631551 10BGU5212HF008132 |
IN 3406208 TX 244C938 |
| July 14, 2025 | C813153461 | US 81 /2 MI N OF TERRAL, OK | I | 7 | 1 | M/C | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5GT5FED00166 |
TX RVY7015 |
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | OOSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 11, 2025 | 0994610490 | CORTEZ CO | II | 3 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BRENNER TA |
4V4NC9EH1NN289596 10BGT4212TF0A6978 |
TX R547224 TX 082C845 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | V251744937 | US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE, TX | II | — | — | CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STE |
3HSDZTZRXKN725679 1S9T7422990017009 |
TX R447755 TX 219C869 |
| January 18, 2025 | V251756316 | IH20 WB SVC RD, TX | II | — | — | CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3HSDWTZR2MN324140 1PMS44321E1042594 |
TX 1N48060 TX 190C051 |
| November 2, 2024 | V241623664 | IH35 SB MM 324, TX | II | — | — | CHAMELION IND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH5NN312880 1PMS44321E1042594 |
TX R681739 TX 190C051 |
| April 18, 2024 | V241380275 | US 75 SOUTHBOUND DENISON, TX | I | 8 | 3 | YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
ITNL OTHR |
3HCDZTZR8KL724134 10BGT4212TF0A6978 |
TX R478527 TX 082C845 |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | V231281950 | TW130 MP420, TX | II | 1 | — | SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH5NN312880 1PMS44321E1042594 |
TX R681739 TX 190C051 |
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 28, 2023 | 6REC9DMO3X | US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520), TX | II | 7 | 1 | CHAMELEON INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTL OTHR |
3HCDZTZR8KL724134 1S9T74229D0017259 |
TX R478527 TX 190C052 |
| 177.834J | OOSManholes and valves not closed or leak free | Cargo Protection - HM | ||||||||
| 172.604A | ER TELEPHONE # NOT AS REQUIRED | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ARLINGTON | 1 | August 15, 2025 |
| CHAMELION IND | 1 | November 2, 2024 |
| SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR | 1 | December 31, 2023 |
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