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Freight Carrier · Freeport, TX

PARADISE TRUCKING INC

Name: PARADISE TRUCKING INC
Address: 820 CR 229, FREEPORT, TX, 77541, US
Telephone: (979) 415-0253

820 CR 229 · Freeport, TX 77541

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #392176
USDOT #903708 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
11
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PARADISE TRUCKING INC is a Freeport, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-392176 and their USDOT number is 903708.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/05/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 504,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (19). Home base: Freeport, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.35 1 Vehicle Maintenance 14.74 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.51 1

Inspection Summary

19
Total
3
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 15

391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×3 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing3× OOS×3 SW 6
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× OOS×2 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp4× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
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).3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored5× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PARADISE TRUCKING INC
820 CR 229
FREEPORT, TX 77541

Mailing Address

PARADISE TRUCKING INC
P O BOX 2005
FREEPORT, TX 77542

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PARADISE TRUCKING INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 15

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Locations

Location on Map

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