Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

TRICAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

1535 N CENTRAL AVE · Brownsville, TX 78521

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 459-0603 Tap to call
  • MC #31075
  • USDOT #3007311 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRICAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-31075 and their USDOT number is 3007311.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/01/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 941,258 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: TX (11), TN (4), OH (2), AL (1), AZ (1), LA (1), CT (1), US (1), AR (1). Home base: Brownsville, Texas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 12 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 28.6% 23.4% Driver 14.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.51 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.86 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.51 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 1

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× 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
TRICAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
1535 N CENTRAL AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map