Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX
SDL CARRIERS INC
22801 MINES ROAD · Laredo, TX 78045
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(956) 324-9530
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- MC #33703
- USDOT #3019765 USDOT Active
- 108Power Units
- 158Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SDL CARRIERS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 108 truck(s) in their fleet and 158 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-33703 and their USDOT number is 3019765.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/08/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 01/08/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 10,886,890 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Meat
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 35 states over the past 24 months: CO (114), TX (84), UT (35), NM (21), WY (17), OR (16), MT (15), TN (13), CA (12), AR (11), US (11), WA (10), +23 more. Home base: Laredo, Texas.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
19.4%
23.4%
Driver
10.7%
6.7%
Hazmat
0%
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
-
1Fatal
- 1Injury
- 4Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.61
32
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
2.22
128
Vehicle Maintenance
6.43
138
Drugs / Alcohol
0.05
3
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.63
37
Inspection Summary
- 424Total
- 167Clean
- 257With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 182 unique codes
Critical 54
- 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 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
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 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 Time
- 395.3B2Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 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.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 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.
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 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
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 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.
- 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 11
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 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
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
- 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV
Hours of Service 24
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 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
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 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
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.
Vehicle Maintenance 90
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9B-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) obscured
- 393.9B-LRLOLighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed.
- 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured
- 393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 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.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 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).
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
Driver Fitness 3
- 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
Locations
Physical Address
SDL CARRIERS INC22801 MINES ROAD
LAREDO, TX 78045
Mailing Address
Same as physical.