PENCO TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 3347203 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: JAVIER PENA General Freight Based in LAREDO, TX Insurance watch: HIGH Grade C · 63
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 1, 2021
Policy effective · May 4, 2026
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • Prior insurance gap · 10 days Nov 21, 2021 → Dec 1, 2021
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
Company officer: JAVIER PENA
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PENCO TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3347203)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JAVIER PENA (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • Prior insurance gap · 10 days — Nov 21, 2021 → Dec 1, 2021
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3347203/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 80% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281512 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3347203
In FMCSA records since Oct 16, 2019 (~6y)
MC / docket MC1069447
Company officer JAVIER PENA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 439,685 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5823 NORTHGATE LN STE 696
LAREDO, TX 78041
Mailing
5823 NORTHGATE LN STE 696
LAREDO, TX 78041-2662
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3347203
In FMCSA records since Oct 16, 2019 (~6y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 439,685 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 80.0% vs 23.4% +56.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.80 vs 1.80 +0.00
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 0 9 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 10 10 0
OOS inspections 2 3 0
OOS percentage 20% 30%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
80.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PENCO TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3347203. 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 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 80.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

PENCO TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Laredo, TX. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 55.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (4) and GA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

55.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (78.3% of violations); top code 393.11 (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Tran, and Prevost are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 80.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,512 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
25%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
80%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,512 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 21, 2021 to Dec 1, 2021 (10 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 3 3 100.0% Nov 30, 2025
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2026
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Jul 7, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 1 1 100.0% Oct 10, 2024
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Mar 26, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Jun 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 13
Tran 2
Trail-Eze 2
Unknown 2
Brazo 1
Fontaine 1
Great Dane 1
Kwdt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 1.17 1 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 1.40 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 14.85 15 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88355120 Jul 7, 2026 AL 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8E-HOSPD No
87993922 May 28, 2026 MS 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87171798 Feb 25, 2026 GA 3 BRASELTON GA
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
1 392.2-SLLUP No
86472357 Nov 30, 2025 TX 2 tx-3711--us281
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.9, 393.11, 393.55E Yes
86415951 Nov 22, 2025 GA 3 DOUGLASVILLE GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85507209 Aug 14, 2025 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
7 393.75C, 393.11, 393.24A Yes
85114603 Jun 26, 2025 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
4 383.23A2, 393.75A3, 393.9TS Yes
85036609 Jun 24, 2025 AR 3 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84233615 Mar 26, 2025 SC 3 GREENVILLE SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
82879522 Oct 10, 2024 OK 2 LOVE PORT OF ENTRY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
81571333 May 6, 2024 TX 1 IH 35 SOUTHBOUND DEVINE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) Yes
83838761 Jan 29, 2024 NM 2 ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80030203 Oct 22, 2023 TX 2 IH35 NB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.3(a)(1), 393.78, 393.9(a) No
79500809 Aug 23, 2023 CA 3 ca-i-10-w/of-mesa-dr
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79428828 Aug 17, 2023 AR 1 HOT SPRING COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kwdt
8 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.48(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX6LKGHQE1A3 May 16, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX64Z7HQE1GL Sep 29, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 2, 2021 MC1069447-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 27, 2019 MC1069447-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-26-2-255357 91X $1,000,000 May 4, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-26-2-255357 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 May 4, 2026 On file ACTIVE
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TTT-26-2-255357 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Oct 26, 2025 May 21, 2026 CANCELLED
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO AGPGA2-00891-01 BIPD/Primary Oct 26, 2024 Oct 26, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA975334571 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2023 Oct 26, 2024 REPLACED
HOLMAN TRANSPORTATION RRG INC PWR0000479-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 18, 2023 Dec 1, 2023 CANCELLED
PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PWR0000479-01 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2022 Jul 18, 2023 REPLACED
PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PWR0000479 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2021 Dec 1, 2022 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 10 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 21, 2021 to Dec 1, 2021
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY UWPGA3028-02 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2020 Nov 21, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY UWPGA3028 BIPD/Primary Nov 21, 2019 Nov 21, 2020 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 21, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 5, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. May 4, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 26, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
  5. Oct 23, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Oct 26, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  7. Dec 1, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Dec 1, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOLMAN TRANSPORTATION RRG INC
  9. Jul 18, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  10. Dec 2, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Dec 1, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — PARK WOOD RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  12. Dec 2, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Nov 29, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Nov 29, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Nov 21, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 21, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 10 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 1, 2021)
  17. Nov 21, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 20, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 5 3
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9 Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 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
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How to verify PENCO TRANSPORT LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about PENCO TRANSPORT LLC

Is PENCO TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PENCO TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3347203 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PENCO TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating?
PENCO TRANSPORT LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PENCO TRANSPORT LLC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for PENCO TRANSPORT LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PENCO TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate?
PENCO TRANSPORT LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 80.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PENCO TRANSPORT LLC based?
PENCO TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5823 NORTHGATE LN STE 696, LAREDO, Texas 78041. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PENCO TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. PENCO TRANSPORT LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1069447). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does PENCO TRANSPORT LLC operate?
PENCO TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PENCO TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PENCO TRANSPORT LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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