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Freight Carrier · Corpus Christi, TX

DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 9101 UP RIVER RD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78409, US
Telephone: (361) 241-3200

9101 UP RIVER RD · Corpus Christi, TX 78409

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #416005
USDOT #976169 USDOT Active

44
Power Units
49
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Corpus Christi, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 44 truck(s) in their fleet and 49 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-416005 and their USDOT number is 976169.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/04/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,427,416 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (33), LA (5), NM (5). Home base: Corpus Christi, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
3
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.32 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.91 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

43
Total
25
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 8

173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
172.334Prohibited ID number marking1× OOS×1 SW 5
177.834(j)Manholes and valves not closed or leak free1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 3

172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
172.602(a)Emergency Response information not complete2× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC
9101 UP RIVER RD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78409

Mailing Address

DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC
P O BOX 578
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78403-0578

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DORADO TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 8

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Unsafe Driving 1

Hazardous Materials 3

Locations

Location on Map

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