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Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX

TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INC

Name: TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INC
Address: 22215 MINES RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045, US
Telephone: (956) 962-0206

22215 MINES RD · Laredo, TX 78045

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #894867
USDOT #2563622 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-894867 and their USDOT number is 2563622.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/06/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 236,342 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (4), US (3). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 75% 23.4% Driver 25% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3 1 Vehicle Maintenance 10.25 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.75 1

Inspection Summary

7
Total
2
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INC
22215 MINES RD
LAREDO, TX 78045

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
FOREIGN TRADE COMPLAINCE CORPORATION Laredo, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	789502	2312640
VANT CARGO LLC Laredo, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	1476715	3960328

TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 10

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 2

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