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B & R EXPRESS

15202 MERRITT LN · Houston, TX 77060

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  • MC #1458562
  • USDOT #2205160 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

B & R EXPRESS is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1458562 and their USDOT number is 2205160.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/06/2025 · last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BRENDA CARRIZALES
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/06/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 32,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 26 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (26). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.66 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.9 12 Vehicle Maintenance 16.9 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 5.75 9

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 81 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)6× OOS×6 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× 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.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11(b)(1)Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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.4× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current3× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual2× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19987× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BSRFSBrakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment2× 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
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers13× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns3× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
B & R EXPRESS
15202 MERRITT LN
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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