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Freight Carrier · Santa Teresa, NM

T A X INC

Name: T A X INC
Address: 5767 SANDERLING DRIVE, SANTA TERESA, NM, 88008, US
Telephone: (575) 305-3515

5767 SANDERLING DRIVE · Santa Teresa, NM 88008

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #618689
USDOT #1675913 USDOT Active

37
Power Units
41
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

T A X INC is a Santa Teresa, NM freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Mexico. This company has 37 truck(s) in their fleet and 41 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-618689 and their USDOT number is 1675913.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/14/2025 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 4,206,635 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
5
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.6 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.45 11 Vehicle Maintenance 2.41 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 2

Inspection Summary

113
Total
73
Clean
40
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 9

392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit10× SW 4

Hours of Service 14

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

T A X INC
5767 SANDERLING DRIVE
SANTA TERESA, NM 88008

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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T A X INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 14

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Locations

Location on Map

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