MIGUEL'S VAQUERO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 12.5% vs 6.7% national (+5.8 pts).
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TruckCodex risk summary — MIGUEL'S VAQUERO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC (USDOT 2162019) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 12.5% vs 6.7% national (+5.8 pts). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2162019/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals · expand
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Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 28.57% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIGUEL'S VAQUERO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2162019. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIGUEL'S VAQUERO TRUCKING SERVICE LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 28.6% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (7 stops).
28.6% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jun 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Mack | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 6.52 | 7 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level ▲ | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80828207 | Feb 5, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 390.3(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 88104329 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2WC | No |
| 87019528 | Feb 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0288-in-harris-co.-(472-484 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86224758 | Oct 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 85181154 | Jun 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | SAM HOUSTON TLWY WB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.75A1, 393.9, 396.5B-HLOW | Yes |
| 84394851 | Apr 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-2100--reed-rd |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84015603 | Feb 26, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-fm-2854-in-montgomery-co.-(660 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.3A1B, 393.55D1 | No |
| 82870471 | Sep 27, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.78 | No |
| 81296365 | Apr 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-100--sorters-mcclell |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.3(e), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81156584 | Mar 14, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-3000--collingsworth |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.19 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6U59HQE1K7 | Mar 28, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6J67HQE1RG | Feb 28, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM HOUSTON TLWY WB | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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