Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

RAFAELA EXPRESS LLC

9310 ALBANY UNIT 65 · Laredo, TX 78045

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 282-2731 Tap to call
  • MC #1314772
  • USDOT #3596607 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RAFAELA EXPRESS LLC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1314772 and their USDOT number is 3596607.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/12/2026 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 173,295 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (17), MS (1). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.05 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate 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×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 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

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
RAFAELA EXPRESS LLC
9310 ALBANY UNIT 65
LAREDO, TX 78045
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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