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PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC

3931 US HWY 60 · Hereford, TX 79045

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  • MC #589383
  • USDOT #1592966 USDOT Active
  • 102
    Power Units
  • 59
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC is a Hereford, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 102 truck(s) in their fleet and 59 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-589383 and their USDOT number is 1592966.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/12/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,821,665 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 122 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 122 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (122), NM (11), KS (4), CO (2), MO (1). Home base: Hereford, Texas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.01 46 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 140
    Total
  • 94
    Clean
  • 46
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1II-FWUCUpper coupler assembly parent metal cracked, extending more than 20 percent of the distance across the metal in the direction of the crack1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear8× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes5× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× 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.3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× 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(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11NNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective8× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC
3931 US HWY 60
HEREFORD, TX 79045
Mailing Address
PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC
P O BOX 1738
HEREFORD, TX 79045

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