PELICANS BROTHERS LLC
USDOT 3212658 • 3801 W NOLANA AVE STE 7, MCALLEN, TX, 78504
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-1003597 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Contract Carrier | MC-1003597 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA2-01006-01 | ON FILE | Jan 24, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-SSD-TX-19-116685-00 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-SSD-TX-19-S0116685-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-TX-0000694-23 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTXD-99240-04 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTXD-99240-03 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTXD-99240-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2020 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTXD-99240-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 24, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01006-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-SSD-TX-19-S0116685-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-SSD-TX-19-116685-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0000694-23 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTXD-99240-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTXD-99240-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2022 | Jan 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTXD-99240-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2021 | Jan 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QTXD-99240-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2020 | Jan 24, 2020 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2025 |
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2024 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2024 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2023 |
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2023 |
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 |
| MC1003597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 |
| MC1003597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 |
| MC1003597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1003597 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 2019 | — | 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
11 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (125 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 4 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-I | Illness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TILDEN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...469823 | PELICANS BROTHERS LLC |
| May 13, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUNKER HILL | I-81 MP 3.70 | ...242072 | PELICANS BROTHERS LLC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...398000 | PELICANS BROTHERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records