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Freight Carrier/shipper · Carolina, PR

GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC

Name: GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC
Address: 1361 RIO DANUBIO ST, CAROLINA, PR, 00982, US
Telephone: (787) 762-5353

1361 RIO DANUBIO ST · Carolina, PR 00982

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(787) 762-5353 Tap to call

MC #1137542
USDOT #436246 USDOT Active

95
Power Units
200
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC is a Carolina, PR freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Puerto Rico. This company has 95 truck(s) in their fleet and 200 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1137542 and their USDOT number is 436246.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/15/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 100 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Mobile Homes
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Construction

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.83 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.56 51 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 16

Inspection Summary

137
Total
71
Clean
66
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 58 unique codes

Critical 15

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area4× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on17× OOS×17 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.15× OOS×15 SW 6
393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.71H-CDHSMSCMDriveaway - Cracks anywhere in the hitch system, including mounting surface and frame cross member1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV7× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 32

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required6× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection18× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s)1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 2

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.13× SW 1
392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC
1361 RIO DANUBIO ST
CAROLINA, PR 00982

Mailing Address

GARCIA TRUCKING SERVICE INC
PO BOX 10016 CAPARRA HIGHTS STA
SAN JUAN, PR 00922

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