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Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

JAPCO TRANSPORT INC

Name: JAPCO TRANSPORT INC
Address: 501 JOURNEY LOOP, LAREDO, TX, 78045, US
Telephone: (315) 771-4513

501 JOURNEY LOOP · Laredo, TX 78045

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1226744
USDOT #3606326 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JAPCO TRANSPORT INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1226744 and their USDOT number is 3606326.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Jul 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 515,484 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (24), MN (1), LA (1). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.51 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.47 5 Vehicle Maintenance 7.58 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

26
Total
8
Clean
18
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 7

393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5

Hours of Service 3

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

JAPCO TRANSPORT INC
501 JOURNEY LOOP
LAREDO, TX 78045

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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