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Freight Carrier · Midland, TX

EXPLORE TRADING LLC

Name: EXPLORE TRADING LLC
Address: 4103 FM 715, MIDLAND, TX, 79706, US
Telephone: (877) 372-2548

4103 FM 715 · Midland, TX 79706

Authorized: Property

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MC #106268
USDOT #3141234 USDOT Active

105
Power Units
99
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

EXPLORE TRADING LLC is a Midland, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 105 truck(s) in their fleet and 99 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-106268 and their USDOT number is 3141234.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/28/2025 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/28/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 5,026,593 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (135), MO (1). Home base: Midland, Texas.

Safety Record

37 Severe Violations Updated 9 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
2
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 4 Vehicle Maintenance 9.19 98 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.51 4

Inspection Summary

136
Total
37
Clean
99
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 62 unique codes

Critical 19

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak14× OOS×14 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed6× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal10× OOS×2 SW 6
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss5× OOS×5 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.70B1IIDefective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp37× OOS×3 SW 2
393.100(a)No or improper load securement11× OOS×10 SW 1
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 40

393.9HInoperable head lamps20× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp5× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt12× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection11× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:11× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear10× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle9× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system8× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle8× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× 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.2× SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199713× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak12× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19978× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher9× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories8× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude4× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers13× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored7× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
393.83(a)Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle1× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

EXPLORE TRADING LLC
4103 FM 715
MIDLAND, TX 79706

Mailing Address

EXPLORE TRADING LLC
5555 SAN FELIPE ST STE 850
HOUSTON, TX 77056

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