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R A L EXPRESS LLC

23274 FM 88 UNIT B · Edcouch, TX 78538

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #13710
  • USDOT #2979923 USDOT Active
  • 21
    Power Units
  • 21
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

R A L EXPRESS LLC is a Edcouch, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 21 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-13710 and their USDOT number is 2979923.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2026 · last updated May 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,000,088 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

Home base   Based in Edcouch, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 14.3% 23.4% Driver 11.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.71 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.15 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3.41 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 62
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 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(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current4× SW 5
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× 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)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
R A L EXPRESS LLC
23274 FM 88 UNIT B
EDCOUCH, TX 78538
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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