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Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

ABSOLUTE GROUP INC

1208 VIDAL CANTU RD · Laredo, TX 78045

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(956) 727-6004 Tap to call

MC #879763
USDOT #2531456 USDOT Active

170
Power Units
174
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ABSOLUTE GROUP INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 170 truck(s) in their fleet and 174 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-879763 and their USDOT number is 2531456.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 20,730,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

35 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
4
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.19 20 Vehicle Maintenance 2.78 91 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.27 11

Inspection Summary

350
Total
219
Clean
131
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 26

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal9× OOS×4 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 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.6× OOS×4 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle14× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
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 limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 44

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle7× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear2× 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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× 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.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp12× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories8× SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically3× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.2× SW 4
391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

ABSOLUTE GROUP INC
1208 VIDAL CANTU RD
LAREDO, TX 78045

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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