Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX
DX XPRESS INC
8208 CAMINO COLOMBIA · Laredo, TX 78045
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 419-2082
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- MC #743010
- USDOT #2128019 USDOT Active
- 586Power Units
- 715Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
DX XPRESS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 586 truck(s) in their fleet and 715 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-743010 and their USDOT number is 2128019.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/16/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 66,000,000 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: TX (447), NM (102), TN (88), AR (86), CA (51), IN (50), US (35), MO (25), LA (24), AL (20), MS (15), IL (15), +10 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Laredo, Texas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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1Fatal
- 11Injury
- 25Tow
- 37Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.68
146
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.22
135
Vehicle Maintenance
3.39
503
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.43
111
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 1Clean
- 770With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 244 unique codes
Critical 78
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 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.
- 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 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.
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied
- 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube
- 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective
- 393.70B2-CDOHNCCoupling - Operating handle is not closed/locked
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 22
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
- 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2DHHeadlamps - Failing to dim when required
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Hours of Service 33
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 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 carrier
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 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 official
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.30CFailing to follow the prompts from the ELD when editing/adding missing information
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Vehicle Maintenance 104
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.25(e)Lamp not steady burning
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 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.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle
- 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BSRFSBrakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)
- 393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes
- 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve
- 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
- 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.102B-CCargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
- 393.70B1IIDefective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 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).
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel
- 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude
- 393.86(a)(1)Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
Hazardous Materials 6
- 172.516(c)(4)Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness
- 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility
- 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror
- 172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G
- 172.202A2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.
- 172.202(b)Basic description not in proper sequence
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries
Locations
Physical Address
DX XPRESS INC8208 CAMINO COLOMBIA
LAREDO, TX 78045
Mailing Address
Same as physical.