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JOSE FRANCISCO GARCIA CAVAZOS

USDOT 696807 • DBA: AUTO EXPRESS SAN FRANCISCO • MORELOS # 18, H MATAMOROS, TA, 89300

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
696,807
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
9566402546
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
10,620
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
MORELOS # 18, H MATAMOROS, TA, 89300
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6276, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521
Contact
Phone: 9566402546

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-321377SUPERSEDEDFeb 27, 2004Feb 27, 2004

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX321377FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDFeb 27, 2004—Unknown
MX321377FOR HIRE HOUSEHOLD GOODSGRANTEDNov 28, 1997REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYFeb 27, 2004

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
18%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
74
Violations
294
26 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 74 of 74 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 74 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (294 violations from 74 inspections)

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Violation Summary (294 violations from 74 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps3023Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1504Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak1307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp110—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.110—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general1125Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.100—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment90—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)805Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak65—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS66—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective504Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment20—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY390.21TB3-OPERBY10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43E-BBSTBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCADBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMADBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.97vs nat'l 1.80
+2.17 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (74 inspections)

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Inspection History (74 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687397033VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR8391.11B2-Z, 393.45DLPC, 393.55C1Yes
Mar 13, 202687303236VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.11TLNo
Feb 12, 202687028325BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER13393.209E-SPSLA, 390.21TB3-OPERBY, 396.5B-LYes
Jan 21, 202686859495BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR10393.75A3-TAOL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.43B-BATVYes
Dec 19, 202586668157VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A2No
Dec 15, 202586617008VETERANS POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR9391.11B2-Z, 392.8, 393.201ANo
Nov 21, 202586390254BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1LUFKIN SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 391.11B2-Z, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Nov 11, 2025863640502301 COURAGE STTXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78, 393.83G, 396.5BNo
Nov 5, 202586301399VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Oct 22, 202586183320VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E, 393.83G, 393.9No
Sep 29, 202585913754BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.95F, 396.3A1-ALBVNo
Sep 12, 202585804473VETERANS POETXLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER10393.75A3, 393.9, 391.11B2-ZYes
Aug 22, 202585585908VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3, 393.9Yes
Aug 12, 202585467366BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1LUFKIN SEMI-TRAILER8393.11B-CSURR, 393.11B-CSLRR, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Aug 12, 202585501895BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7393.55D1-B, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jun 16, 202584995682VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.83GNo
May 28, 202584806837BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.78, 393.83E, 396.5B-LNo
Apr 23, 202584484526BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1LUFKIN SEMI-TRAILER5393.11A1-LLPL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-LNo
Apr 17, 202584459139VETERANS POETXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER3393.9No
Mar 14, 202584149678VETERANS POETXLevel 1LUFK SEMI-TRAILER8393.9, 393.11UR, 393.207FYes
Mar 4, 202584108198VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 3, 202584108164VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 25, 202583954135BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5396.5B-L, 393.55D1-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 7, 202583813982BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9A-LLPL, 393.55D1-B, 393.83GNo
Dec 20, 202483489927VETERANS POETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.11UR, 393.43A, 393.78Yes
Dec 9, 202483389972VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2UV, 393.55C1No
Nov 21, 202483255623VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3, 396.3A1B, 396.3A1Yes
Oct 31, 202483047482BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3A1-ALBV, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.78A-WSNo
Sep 10, 202482646501VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a)No
Sep 6, 202482635013VETERANS POETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.19Yes
Sep 4, 202482569023BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 19, 202482438290VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209(e), 393.45(d), 393.78No
Aug 7, 202482347545VETERANS POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 393.78No
Jul 31, 202482328680VETERANS POETXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 10, 202482080163BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER5393.75(c), 393.83(e), 393.9(a)No
Jun 27, 202482085962VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4393.207(f), 393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d)Yes
Jun 18, 202481934539VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR6393.11, 393.45, 393.78Yes
Jun 13, 202481934937US77 AT COURAGE STTXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR7393.11, 393.209(e), 393.45(d)No
Jun 12, 202481934804VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.83(g)No
May 31, 202481809299VETERANS POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1)No
May 21, 202481688838LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 1LUFK SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1)No
May 13, 202481659228LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 25, 202481451523BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER10393.9(a), 393.45(d), 396.5(b)No
Apr 16, 202481435337LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3(a)(1)No
Apr 12, 202481366977LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 11, 202481366836LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 4, 202481263972BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 396.5(b), 390.21T(b)(1)No
Mar 27, 202481260839LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER7396.3(a)(1), 393.45(d), 393.78Yes
Mar 8, 2024811097512301 COURAGE STTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.78, 393.9(a)No
Feb 8, 202480875464LAT:25 53' 36.85NTXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75(c), 393.9(a), 393.209(e)Yes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

43 total · 30.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

VETERANS POE25 · 9 OOS
BROWNSVILLE TX19 · 7 OOS
LAT:25 53' 36.85N14 · 2 OOS
VETERANS BRIDGE LOS TOMATES(CU7 · 2 OOS
BROWNSVILLETX4
LAT:25 53' 36.9N2
2301 COURAGE ST2
US77 AT COURAGE ST1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance279 · 25 OOS
Unsafe Driving3 · 1 OOS

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2004
Authority
For-Hire authority superseded
Docket MX-321377

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StationLAT:25 53' 36.85N
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