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Freight Carrier · Mission, TX

VELAS CARRIERS LLC

Name: VELAS CARRIERS LLC
Address: 702 PATRICIA ST, MISSION, TX, 78572, US
Telephone: (956) 391-6666

702 PATRICIA ST · Mission, TX 78572

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1188637
USDOT #3550092 USDOT Active

11
Power Units
11
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VELAS CARRIERS LLC is a Mission, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1188637 and their USDOT number is 3550092.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/06/2026 · last updated Sep 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 303,500 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: TX (4), MT (3), OK (2), NM (2), IA (2), SD (1), OR (1), NC (1), MO (1), MN (1), TN (1), MS (1), +2 more. Home base: Mission, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.34 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.61 6 Vehicle Maintenance 6.03 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

22
Total
10
Clean
12
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 13

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 11

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

VELAS CARRIERS LLC
702 PATRICIA ST
MISSION, TX 78572

Mailing Address

VELAS CARRIERS LLC
702 PATRICIA ST
MISSION, TX 78572-7859

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