Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

HI-VALLEY TRANSPORT

5952 HWY 359 · Laredo, TX 78043

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 725-0084 Tap to call
  • MC #713409
  • USDOT #2020772 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HI-VALLEY TRANSPORT is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-713409 and their USDOT number is 2020772.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/08/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ARTURO CANTU JR INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,790,758 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TX (28), US (6), CA (5), KY (2), MS (2), NM (2), AR (2), TN (2), CO (1), OR (1), NC (1), IL (1), +1 more. Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.47 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.53 4 Vehicle Maintenance 5.26 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 2.06 11

Inspection Summary

  • 54
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 38
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) 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. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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 OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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. OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 32

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 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. 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel 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). SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment SW 1
  • 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns SW 1
  • 393.65(f)Improper fuel line protection SW 1
  • 393.61Inadequate or missing truck side windows 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. SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
HI-VALLEY TRANSPORT
5952 HWY 359
LAREDO, TX 78043
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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