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BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC

USDOT 654371 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: RICARDO BARRERA JR General Freight Oilfield Equipment Based in ODESSA, TX Grade B · 72
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
Policy effective · Jun 28, 2025
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RICARDO BARRERA JR
Cargo: General Freight, Oilfield Equipment
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TruckCodex risk summary — BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 654371)
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): RICARDO BARRERA JR (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/654371/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 14.6% (worse). n=41131 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 654371
In FMCSA records since Aug 13, 1996 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RICARDO BARRERA JR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Oilfield Equipment
Fleet size 25 units
Drivers 18
Annual mileage 160,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (432) 639-2516
Email: [email protected]
Physical
220 S MEADOW AVE
ODESSA, TX 79761
Mailing
PO BOX 7469
ODESSA, TX 79760
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 654371
In FMCSA records since Aug 13, 1996 (~29y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 160,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 16.7% vs 6.7% +10.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 7.67 vs 1.80 +5.87
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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 18 0 0
Trailers 41 0 0
Trucks 7 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 9 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 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 2 5 0
OOS percentage 33.33% 83.33% —
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
25
Drivers
18
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
9 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC is a corporation based in ODESSA, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 654371. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 18 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 18 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Odessa, TX. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (5) and NM (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.7% of violations); top code 392.2W (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Hold are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 41,131 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
16.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 41,131 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.6%
Median across 41,131 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +52.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
29 violations
8 OOS · 27.6%
Unsafe Driving
14 violations
Driver Fitness
3 violations
2 OOS · 66.7%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 5 5 100.0% Aug 27, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 1 1 100.0% Mar 20, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 4
Hold 3
Kenworth 3
Font 1
Kaly 1
Lufk 1
Other 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 2.60 3 — 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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 14.80 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87353611 Mar 20, 2026 NM 2 nm-carlsbad-port-of-entry-(whites
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N34460 · 1XKZP4TX0KJ373530
3 391.11B2-Q, 393.75A3, 392.9A2 Yes
85635964 Aug 27, 2025 TX 2 tx-ih-0020-in-ward-co.-(49-88)
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N27432 · 1XPXP4EX7LD667280
5 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2RG, 392.2W Yes
85506961 Aug 11, 2025 TX 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N68662 · 1XPXP4EX3ND788164
10 396.3A1-AR, 392.2W, 392.2RG Yes
85002783 Jun 19, 2025 TX 2 SH-302 MILE MARKER 1
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N34460 · 1XKZP4TX0KJ373530
2 383.51A-SOUT, 391.41APC Yes
84458711 Apr 15, 2025 TX 2 TX349 AT FM1787
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1L67366 · 1XKWDB9X66J107023
13 393.9, 393.130, 392.2W Yes
82672492 Sep 10, 2024 TX 2 FM 1787 MM 287
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N55776 · 1XP5DB9X37D665630
13 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11 Yes
81062160 Mar 5, 2024 TX 2 SH 137 MM 310
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N27432 · 1XPXP4EX7LD667280
1 393.78 No
78933744 Jun 18, 2023 NM 2 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kenworth
TX 1N16244 · 1FVXFB005CDBL4287
1 392.2 No
78950881 Jun 16, 2023 TX 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1N27432 · 1XPXP4EX7LD667280
4 393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 393.9(a) Yes
78950875 Jun 16, 2023 TX 2 18 MILE MARKER 354
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1L67372 · 1XPWP4EX4FD255012
7 393.75(a)(3), 392.2, 393.48(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX6YJDHQE1C6 Sep 2, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6N2BHQE1TD Jul 14, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX58Q8HQE1FC Jul 5, 2018 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX45GDHQE11K Sep 11, 2014 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX41T9HQE1B9 Apr 28, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3QNEHQE1I1 Jan 22, 2013 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX3KTAHQE1F6 Aug 7, 2012 TX 1 0 No No Fatal
TX3728HQE1RM Apr 1, 2011 TX 0 1 No No Injury
TX245524700N Oct 19, 2009 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC846932
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC846932 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 3, 2013 MC846932-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY 152501-14-68-64-4 91X $1,000,000 Jun 28, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. 152401-14-68-64-4 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2024 Jun 28, 2025 REPLACED
GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY 152301-14-68-64-4 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY BAP2032419-10 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2020 Jun 28, 2023 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 51N01011 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2018 Jun 28, 2020 REPLACED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY EN4CA00016-171 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2017 Jun 28, 2018 REPLACED
EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY EN4CA00016-161 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2016 Jun 28, 2017 REPLACED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 1006547 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2015 Jun 28, 2016 REPLACED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 5893665 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2014 Jul 22, 2015 CANCELLED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 5893665 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2014 Jun 28, 2015 REPLACED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 5393701 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2013 Jun 28, 2014 REPLACED
ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. 5393701 BIPD/Primary — Jun 28, 2013 Jul 26, 2014 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 28, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.
  2. Jun 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY
  3. Jun 28, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 28, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jun 28, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 28, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 28, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jul 22, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 28, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jul 26, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jun 28, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Dec 3, 2013
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
18 MILE MARKER 354 TX 1 1
FM 1787 MM 287 TX 1 1
SH 137 MM 310 TX 1 0
SH-302 MILE MARKER 1 TX 1 1
TX349 AT FM1787 TX 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 7 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC

  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 BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC

Is BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 654371 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 BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC's safety rating? ▾
BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC 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 BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (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 BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC based? ▾
BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 220 S MEADOW AVE, ODESSA, Texas 79761. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC operate? ▾
BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC self-reports 25 power units and 18 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 BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BARRERA CONTRACTORS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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