5 STARS BORDER TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — 5 STARS BORDER TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4153616) 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): ARACELY ROMERO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4153616/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 23.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.1% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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.
Company profile
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InsurancePALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 8, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1594967ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 18.75% | 28.13% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
5 STARS BORDER TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in RIO BRAVO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4153616. 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 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 34 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.1%. 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.
5 STARS BORDER TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Rio Bravo, TX. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common (enterprise authority is revoked).
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (20) and US (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.7% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 10 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Texas (TX) | 21 | 9 | 42.9% | Jun 20, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 22 | |
| Utility | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Trail-Eze | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 1.47 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 6.64 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 9.39 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88344599 | Jul 6, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88212108 | Jun 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88153970 | Jun 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88021930 | Jun 1, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87961883 | May 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87905286 | May 18, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87324451 | Mar 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B, 393.83G | No |
| 87285159 | Mar 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH 35 MM 59 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A2 | Yes |
| 86943337 | Feb 2, 2026 | AR | 3 | GRANNIS AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86937523 | Jan 31, 2026 | OK | 3 | SH 32 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.16AD, 392.2-SLLED | Yes |
| 86799670 | Jan 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BNMH | Yes |
| 86717511 | Jan 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45DLPC, 393.95B, 396.5B | No |
| 86696776 | Dec 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 277 MM 610 EB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86633845 | Dec 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 35 MM 59 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.104F3, 393.78, 393.9H | Yes |
| 86373921 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-10600--riverbank-dr |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Peterbilt
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1 | 396.5B | No |
| 86285203 | Nov 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2PC, 393.11TL, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86120297 | Oct 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95F, 393.55C1, 393.45DLUV | No |
| 85897334 | Sep 26, 2025 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 85870316 | Sep 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85595378 | Aug 26, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 383.23A2, 392.2C | Yes |
| 85322821 | Jul 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.11, 393.11LR, 393.11S | No |
| 85241531 | Jul 16, 2025 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85002285 | Jun 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | US 82 NOCONA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84996324 | Jun 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.110C, 383.23A2, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84745411 | May 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 393.11TL | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX724FHQE1QT | Jan 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
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| Aug 29, 2024 | MC1594967-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 24, 2024 | MC1594967 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 2, 2024 | MC1594967-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0006634 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 26, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | NAME CHANGED |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 8, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 7, 2026
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Apr 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 4, 2025
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Aug 29, 2024
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Aug 26, 2024
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Aug 26, 2024insuranceNAMECHG — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 4 | 2 |
| COLUMBIA POE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| IH 35 MM 59 | TX | 2 | 2 |
| IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 2 | 2 |
| LAREDO TX | US | 2 | 1 |
| GRANNIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SH 32 | OK | 1 | 1 |
| IH 35 NB MM 59 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1594967
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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34 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify 5 STARS BORDER TRUCKING LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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