Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

MICAR EXPRESS LLC

1284 PAREDES LINE RD STE 1A · Brownsville, TX 78521

Authorized: Property
(956) 621-5600 Tap to call
  • MC #45664
  • USDOT #3042983 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MICAR EXPRESS LLC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-45664 and their USDOT number is 3042983.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/09/2026 · last updated May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 200,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TX (47), US (14), AR (3), LA (3), MS (1), AL (1), MD (1), IL (1). Home base: Brownsville, Texas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 1 Acute/Critical 33 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 39.7% 23.4% Driver 12.2% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.18 2 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.94 13 Vehicle Maintenance 13.39 53 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.37 9

Inspection Summary

  • 71
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 59
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 107 unique codes

Critical 34

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×2 SW 5
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(b)(2)Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×6 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 56

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) missing SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 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. 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. SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.84Inadequate floor condition SW 2
  • 393.86(a)(2)Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1

Hours of Service 10

Driver Fitness 4

Unsafe Driving 3

Locations

Physical Address
MICAR EXPRESS LLC
1284 PAREDES LINE RD STE 1A
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Mailing Address
MICAR EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 5537
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78523

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