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Freight Carrier · Katy, TX

BALBONA EXPRESS LLC

Name: BALBONA EXPRESS LLC
Address: 700 COBIA DR APT 333, KATY, TX, 77494, US
Telephone: (203) 843-4017

700 COBIA DR APT 333 · Katy, TX 77494

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1283332
USDOT #3685140 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BALBONA EXPRESS LLC is a Katy, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1283332 and their USDOT number is 3685140.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/16/2026 · last updated Sep 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 180,378 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: LA (3), MO (3), TN (2), OK (2), KS (2), AL (1), TX (1), IL (1). Home base: Katy, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.13 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.03 1

Inspection Summary

15
Total
10
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
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 1

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

BALBONA EXPRESS LLC
700 COBIA DR APT 333
KATY, TX 77494

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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