Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC

8100 PADRE ISLAND HWY · Brownsville, TX 78521

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 831-4282 Tap to call
  • MC #170510
  • USDOT #238567 USDOT Active
  • 77
    Power Units
  • 71
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 77 truck(s) in their fleet and 71 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-170510 and their USDOT number is 238567.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,848,248 (2021)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 174 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 174 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 36 inspections (past 24 months) California — 26 inspections (past 24 months) California — 26 inspections (past 24 months) California — 26 inspections (past 24 months) California — 26 inspections (past 24 months) California — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: TX (174), NM (36), CA (26), AR (24), MO (16), IL (15), TN (14), LA (12), AZ (10), OH (9), UT (9), IN (8), +22 more. Home base: Brownsville, Texas.

Safety Record

52 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.38 14 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.42 42 Vehicle Maintenance 3.45 98 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

  • 405
    Total
  • 266
    Clean
  • 139
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 103 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×6 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 ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material SW 8
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing OOS×1 SW 2
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation 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×5 SW 0

Hours of Service 20

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet 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 official SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 43

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken 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
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC
8100 PADRE ISLAND HWY
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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