BRENDA CARRIZALES
USDOT 2205160 • DBA: B & R EXPRESS • 15202 MERRITT LN, HOUSTON, TX, 77060
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1458562 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 25, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB03322 | ON FILE | Oct 30, 2025 | Mar 21, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB03322 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB03322 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350332-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2024 | Mar 22, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8095 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8095 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB01239 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2022 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | BIPD/Primary | STB01239 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB03322 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB03322 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB03322 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2025 | May 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350332-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2025 | Mar 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8095 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8095 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB01239 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG | STB01239 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1458562 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1458562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2026 |
| MC1458562 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 18, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1458562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2025 |
| MC1458562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2024 |
| MC1458562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2023 |
| MC1458562 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2022 |
| MC1458562 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 2022 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2025 |
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
1 state • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (254 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 14 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 8 | 8 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 6 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F08I | 395.8F08I | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F09 | 395.8F09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BSRFS | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-SSF | Sliding subframe rail defective | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (38 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | W 15300 HARDY RD | ...462177 | BRENDA CARRIZALES |
| Jul 27, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOUSTON | 9300 LA PORTE FWY | ...451297 | BRENDA CARRIZALES |
| Mar 25, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | IH 35 | ...210139 | BRENDA CARRIZALES |
| Jun 8, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 12600 EASTEX FWY | ...289585 | B & R EXPRESS |
| Aug 26, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 12600 LAKE HOUSTON W PKWY | ...M17694 | B & R EXPRESS |
| Jun 26, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records