F & A CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1538420 • 14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-573968 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000130 00 | ON FILE | Jan 7, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP78083A | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2010 | Mar 5, 2012 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000130 00 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TS TS CA0000130 00 | REPLACED | May 1, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CH01-0001134-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347-04 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347-03 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347-02 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | May 2, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347-02 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | May 3, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2347 | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000132-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0059133001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP16603A | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2015 | May 1, 2017 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881800 01 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00437 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP78083A | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2012 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP78083A | NAME CHANGED | Apr 22, 2010 | Mar 5, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP78083A | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2010 | Feb 28, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000130 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000130 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TS TS CA0000130 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CH01-0001134-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347-04 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347-03 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2347 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000132-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0059133001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP16603A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881800 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00437 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78083A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78083A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2012 | Mar 5, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78083A | CARGO | Mar 5, 2012 | Mar 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP78083A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2012 | Feb 28, 2012 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2025 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2023 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2022 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2021 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2020 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2019 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC573968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2012 |
| MC573968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 30, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC573968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 25, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 235 inspections
Violation Summary (142 violations from latest 100 of 235 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (235 inspections)
Showing 50 of 235
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Casey Twp | I-70 | ...771718 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LISBON(HENRY) | I 70 | ...M26826 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUSTIN | 12400 N IH 35 SB | ...155754 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | GUTHRIE | I-35 | ...458837 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 24, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...498545 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 4, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 33900 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY | ...BC8225 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BONNIEVILLE | I 0065 | ...V85879 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 20, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | NB635 80 | ...102444 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HAVEN | US30 | ...B02202 | F & A CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2016 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2016 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2016 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events