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Freight Carrier · Richardson, TX

OPTIMIST TRUCKING LLC

Name: OPTIMIST TRUCKING LLC
Address: 2301 PERFORMANCE DR APT 241, RICHARDSON, TX, 75082, US
Telephone: (469) 434-9004

2301 PERFORMANCE DR APT 241 · Richardson, TX 75082

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1229224
USDOT #3609915 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

OPTIMIST TRUCKING LLC is a Richardson, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1229224 and their USDOT number is 3609915.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/07/2025 · last updated Jun 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 186,246 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
U.S. Mail

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Building Materials
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Meat
U.S. Mail
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: AR (3), NM (3), AL (2), NC (1), TX (1), TN (1), MO (1), WI (1), MS (1), LA (1), CO (1), GA (1), +2 more. Home base: Richardson, Texas.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.13 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.42 6 Vehicle Maintenance 10.27 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

19
Total
7
Clean
12
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
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 Manner1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
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 malfunctions1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

OPTIMIST TRUCKING LLC
2301 PERFORMANCE DR APT 241
RICHARDSON, TX 75082

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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