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F & A CARRIERS INC

14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE · Laredo, TX 78045

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  • MC #573968
  • USDOT #1538420 USDOT Active
  • 48
    Power Units
  • 48
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

F & A CARRIERS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 48 truck(s) in their fleet and 48 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-573968 and their USDOT number is 1538420.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/09/2024 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/09/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,102,485 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 66 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 66 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: TX (66), AR (18), MO (12), IN (11), OH (10), KY (9), IL (5), LA (4), TN (3), VA (2), AL (2), MS (2), +4 more. Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

23 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.51 19 Vehicle Maintenance 5.72 60 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

  • 149
    Total
  • 72
    Clean
  • 77
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 92 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 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(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Hours of Service 16

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.11GFailing to provide supporting documents in the driver's possession upon request1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× 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
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× 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
  • 395.22H4-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.1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 48

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:4× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20013× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× 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 inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak6× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
F & A CARRIERS INC
14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE
LAREDO, TX 78045
Mailing Address
F & A CARRIERS INC
101 SUMMERWIND
LAREDO, TX 78041

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