FRANCO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3495000 • 2413 N 28TH ST, MCALLEN, TX, 78501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1151569 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA987518159 | ON FILE | Feb 25, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD | CA987518159 | ACTIVE | Jul 2, 2025 | — |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA987518159 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2025 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA987518159 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS128358 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA962298651 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2722751 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 11, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2722751 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA987518159 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA987518159 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA987518159 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA987518159 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS128358 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA962298651 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2722751 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2722751 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1151569 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 |
| MC1151569 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2024 |
| MC1151569 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 2020 | — | 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
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104D | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | 84903967 | IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370) | TX | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 396.17C, 393.75B, 393.75C | No |
| May 14, 2025 | 84687283 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | Level 1 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83060677 | LA | LA | Level 3 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.30B1 | No |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 82733146 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81831036 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | Level 2 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.43(d) | Yes |
| May 14, 2024 | 81659945 | LAT:27 10' 57.3N | TX | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.110(b), 393.48(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 81077778 | 100 SPUR 10 | TX | Level 1 | BIGT SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.48A, 393.104D, 396.3A1BOS | Yes |
| Nov 22, 2023 | 80244801 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 79549758 | US 281 MM 678 NB | TX | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records