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Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

TRANSCAR EXPRESS LLC

Name: TRANSCAR EXPRESS LLC
Address: 1605 MILITARY RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520, US
Telephone: (956) 831-9700

1605 MILITARY RD · Brownsville, TX 78520

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #722598
USDOT #2066413 USDOT Active

89
Power Units
95
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSCAR EXPRESS LLC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 89 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-722598 and their USDOT number is 2066413.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 8,915,919 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.37 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 10 Vehicle Maintenance 4.24 194 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 10

Inspection Summary

444
Total
233
Clean
211
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 123 unique codes

Critical 26

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed4× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove15× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal16× OOS×8 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp4× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
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.6× OOS×6 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp25× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing3× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories7× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers8× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 77

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp9× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.25(e)Lamp not steady burning1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt33× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle26× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199821× 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 wear17× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear16× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection9× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.6× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20014× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48(b)(1)Defective brake limiting device1× SW 4
393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× 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
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× 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
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak5× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation3× SW 3
393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored16× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.65(f)Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1

Hours of Service 14

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
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.2× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual2× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

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-2025-0001.1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

TRANSCAR EXPRESS LLC
1605 MILITARY RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78520

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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TRANSCAR EXPRESS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 123 unique codes

Critical 26

Vehicle Maintenance 77

Hours of Service 14

Unsafe Driving 5

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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