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Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

18 EXPRESS INC

Name: 18 EXPRESS INC
Address: 1803 ADUANALES LANE, LAREDO, TX, 78040, US
Telephone: (956) 717-3274

1803 ADUANALES LANE · Laredo, TX 78040

Authorized: Property

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MC #711317
USDOT #2022257 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

18 EXPRESS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-711317 and their USDOT number is 2022257.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/05/2024 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 11/05/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 635,601 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TX (8), US (4), MS (2), FL (2), AR (2), GA (1), AL (1), KY (1). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 13 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.24 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.29 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.5 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.87 2

Inspection Summary

21
Total
6
Clean
15
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 8

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
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
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

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
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-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5

Hours of Service 6

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× 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
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

18 EXPRESS INC
1803 ADUANALES LANE
LAREDO, TX 78040

Mailing Address

18 EXPRESS INC
1523 SERENE DR
LAREDO, TX 78045

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