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Freight Carrier/broker · San Marcos, TX

REDBIRD TRUCKING LLC

3815 HUNTER ROAD · San Marcos, TX 78666

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(512) 392-3550 Tap to call

MC #1116450
USDOT #2263816 USDOT Active

145
Power Units
145
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

REDBIRD TRUCKING LLC is a San Marcos, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 145 truck(s) in their fleet and 145 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1116450 and their USDOT number is 2263816.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2026 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 6,103,618 (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 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (193), LA (5), AR (2), OK (1). Home base: San Marcos, Texas.

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.41 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.95 111 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 3

Inspection Summary

201
Total
84
Clean
117
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 86 unique codes

Critical 26

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing4× OOS×3 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal9× OOS×4 SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle17× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required6× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30× OOS×3 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel3× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× OOS×1 SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 51

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss3× SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps5× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations3× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp3× SW 6
392.33Operating CMV with lamps/reflectors obscured1× SW 6
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199812× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle11× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear9× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20016× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system4× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition4× SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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.1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 199718× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak10× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19977× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories16× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened3× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers11× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective2× SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1
393.65(b)Improper location of fuel system1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5

Hours of Service 7

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

REDBIRD TRUCKING LLC
3815 HUNTER ROAD
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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