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J C EXPRESS CORP
Fresno, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 888651 · MC 311763
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-311763 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
46.2% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 29 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC311763
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF006013
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
888651
MC Number
MC-311763
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 2000
Authority Granted
February 4, 1997
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1071 Trammel-fresno Rd, Fresno, TX 77545
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Castro Jr
Officer 2
Steven Curi
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
46.2% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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
9 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX16
LA2
KY1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Tank
7
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y1FM048350 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026FB147138 | 4 | 2 |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X4VN435207 | 4 | 2 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D498457 | 3 | 1 |
| Acro | Semi-trailer | 1A9114225H1005020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Bulk Tank International | Trailer (type not listed) | 3B9TS51E55G007311 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR9BN391366 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3PM037832 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M2AW07C3GM060260 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 41 ft | 1PMS14121B1005293 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS1422381034303 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14224E1043684 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14225F1045851 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS14229E1042577 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D68X8VD426502 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X17D682913 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X6BD119834 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLVB8N21PB000577 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Bulk Tank International | Trailer (type not listed) | 3B9TS51E87G007127 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 3H6KR4226P3121364 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 7IYG9DDV0W | TX, TX | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M2AW07C3GM060260 1PMS1422381034303 |
TX R173065 TX Y06757 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | V262462608 | 550 IH20 EB SVC RD, TX | II | 4 | 2 | SOPUS PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB ACRO |
1NPXGGGG10D498457 1A9114225H1005020 |
TX R369286 TX 139C207 |
| 177.834J1-HMBPMC | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or | Cargo Protection - HM | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 172.203C2-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GH | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| June 1, 2026 | V262365850 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | I | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJSJR9BN391366 |
TX R817124 |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 31, 2026 | V262396953 | MILITARY 281, TX | III | — | — | JC EXPRESS | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJSJR9BN391366 |
TX R817124 |
| May 5, 2026 | V262349801 | US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | PURINA | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
1XP5D68X8VD426502 3B9TS51E87G007127 |
TX R668908 TX Z06413 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | V262255695 | 28000 IH69 SB SVC RD, TX | II | 1 | 1 | ED&F MAN LIQUID PRODUCTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AW07Y1FM048350 1PMS14121B1005293 |
TX R156276 TX 127C513 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | 79VE9DDV2B | IH-0035W IN TARRANT CO. (39-67, TX | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X17D682913 1PMS14224E1043684 |
TX R779253 TX 060B967 |
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 3, 2025 | V252038231 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG10D498457 1PMS14225F1045851 |
TX R369286 TX 093B124 |
| September 22, 2025 | V251997214 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | KING RANCH FARM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DR9X4VN435207 1TDH43026FB147138 |
TX R453913 TX Z14884 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| August 7, 2025 | V251978809 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 4 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DR9X4VN435207 1TDH43026FB147138 |
TX R453913 TX Z14884 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOPUS PRODUCTS | 3 | August 10, 2026 |
| ROSENBERG FEED MILL | 3 | February 13, 2025 |
| ED & F MAN LIQUID PRODUCTS LLC | 2 | March 6, 2026 |
| PURINA | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| KING RANCH FARM | 1 | September 22, 2025 |
| ROSE | 1 | August 29, 2024 |
| HI-STAR GRAIN CORP. | 1 | July 18, 2024 |
| REGAL AG | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
| SOPUS | 1 | March 27, 2024 |
| ED&F | 1 | December 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Logistec/TTS Resident Agents Service, Inc.
2736 TV Rd, Florence, SC, 29501
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