Freight Carrier · Eagle Pass, TX

FRONTERA EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

7999 US HWY 277 · Eagle Pass, TX 78852

Authorized: Property
(830) 865-5656 Tap to call
  • MC #479021
  • USDOT #1205403 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FRONTERA EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY is a Eagle Pass, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-479021 and their USDOT number is 1205403.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/16/2026 · last updated May 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,352,453 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: TX (45), US (33), TN (6), LA (3), AR (2), AL (2), MS (2), KY (1), MI (1), IN (1), AZ (1), CA (1), +3 more. Home base: Eagle Pass, Texas.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated 22 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.01 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.64 12 Vehicle Maintenance 5.6 59 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.83 12

Inspection Summary

  • 101
    Total
  • 31
    Clean
  • 70
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse OOS×1 SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 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: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 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×3 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp13× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 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×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids 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
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver 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 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 55

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: 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
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 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
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.13D2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear reflex reflectors inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
FRONTERA EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
7999 US HWY 277
EAGLE PASS, TX 78852
Mailing Address
FRONTERA EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
1766 RIO DR
EAGLE PASS, TX 78853

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