Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

MLP XPRESS INC

827 FLAG ST · Laredo, TX 78043

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 471-3931 Tap to call
  • MC #1466817
  • USDOT #3945776 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MLP XPRESS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1466817 and their USDOT number is 3945776.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/31/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/31/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 577,108 (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 (19), NM (8), AR (6), CO (5), AZ (4), MO (4), UT (3), SC (2), AL (2), GA (2), IN (2), LA (2), +10 more. Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

34 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.3 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.91 21 Vehicle Maintenance 13.6 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0.2 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.87 11

Inspection Summary

  • 69
    Total
  • 21
    Clean
  • 48
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 117 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 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. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages 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
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 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 OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.102(b)Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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 official 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. SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 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. SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 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-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3

Driver Fitness 3

Hazardous Materials 2

Locations

Physical Address
MLP XPRESS INC
827 FLAG ST
LAREDO, TX 78043
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map