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Freight Carrier · Kilgore, TX

RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 308 S FRITZ SWANSON RD, KILGORE, TX, 75662, US
Telephone: (903) 808-3956

308 S FRITZ SWANSON RD · Kilgore, TX 75662

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1153038
USDOT #3497255 USDOT Active

18
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC is a Kilgore, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1153038 and their USDOT number is 3497255.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2025 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 605,415 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: TX (20), LA (7), KS (2), ND (1), NM (1), SD (1). Home base: Kilgore, Texas.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.71 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.66 5 Vehicle Maintenance 17.76 28 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 2

Inspection Summary

32
Total
3
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 70 unique codes

Critical 27

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
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
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake2× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
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.1× 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 39

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× 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
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× 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 19973× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
393.11NNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current3× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC
308 S FRITZ SWANSON RD
KILGORE, TX 75662

Mailing Address

RENFRO'S TRANSPORTATION INC
308 S FRITZ SWANSON RD
KILGORE, TX 75662-0321

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