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Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

BUCEPHALUS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC

Name: BUCEPHALUS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
Address: 8406 EL GATO RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045, US
Telephone: (956) 552-3823

8406 EL GATO RD · Laredo, TX 78045

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1521585
USDOT #4028898 USDOT Active

5
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BUCEPHALUS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1521585 and their USDOT number is 4028898.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 78,077 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (5), AZ (2), US (1), CA (1), MO (1). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.18 3 Vehicle Maintenance 11.66 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.22 2

Inspection Summary

10
Total
1
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 9

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
383.23A2-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(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× 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
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

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
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5

Hours of Service 2

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

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-2025-0001.1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

BUCEPHALUS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
8406 EL GATO RD
LAREDO, TX 78045

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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BUCEPHALUS MOTOR FREIGHT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 9

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Unsafe Driving 2

Hours of Service 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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