JUAN CARDENAS
USDOT 2501756 • DBA: CARDENAS TRUCKING • 8603 RIVERCROSS RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77064
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86048120 | 1500 N LOOP W SERVI | TX | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 85208566 | US290 EB MM 636 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.3A1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85142053 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | AME SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84903997 | US 290 E/B @ KICKAPO | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.55E, 393.60C, 393.75C | No |
| May 21, 2025 | 84788831 | KICKAPOO ROAD NEAR U | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 83719041 | SAM HOUSTON TLWY SB | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.2W, 393.9TS, 393.19 | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 83683481 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.203E, 393.51, 393.9 | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83246028 | TW-0130 IN TRAVIS CO. (426-461 | TX | Level 2 | AMEC SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.205A, 393.207A, 393.51 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records