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EXPLORE TRADING LLC

4103 FM 715 · Midland, TX 79706-6731

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  • MC #106268
  • USDOT #3141234 USDOT Active
  • 35
    Power Units
  • 35
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EXPLORE TRADING LLC is a Midland, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 35 truck(s) in their fleet and 35 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 Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 Texas — 109 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 109 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (109), CO (1), MO (1). Home base: Midland, Texas.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.16 72 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.52 5

Inspection Summary

  • 111
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 74
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 21

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss7× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 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
  • 393.70B1IIDefective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp24× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement7× OOS×7 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 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 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps14× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning 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 Bolt9× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle8× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear7× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:7× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199710× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak9× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19976× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required5× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative2× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude3× SW 2
  • 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers10× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EXPLORE TRADING LLC
4103 FM 715
MIDLAND, TX 79706-6731
Mailing Address
EXPLORE TRADING LLC
9143 TIMBERSIDE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77025-4315

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