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ARA TRANSPORTATION

1000 RIVER RD · San Marcos, TX 78666

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #834212
  • USDOT #1971447 USDOT Active
  • 43
    Power Units
  • 28
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ARA TRANSPORTATION is a San Marcos, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 43 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-834212 and their USDOT number is 1971447.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/23/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name MICHAEL AVALOS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,969,669 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 60 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 60 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (60), NM (6), CA (3), GA (1), AZ (1). Home base: San Marcos, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.32 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.26 3 Vehicle Maintenance 4.38 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 71
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×2 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19986× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ARA TRANSPORTATION
1000 RIVER RD
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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