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SAFARA EXPRESS LLC

2502 MELROSE DR · Venus, TX 76084

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  • MC #973678
  • USDOT #2896793 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAFARA EXPRESS LLC is a Venus, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-973678 and their USDOT number is 2896793.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2025 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 149,234 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — home base Texas — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MS (2), MD (1), IA (1). Home base: Venus, Texas.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Aug 29, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 66.7% 23.4% Driver 20% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 22 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 2
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 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× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SAFARA EXPRESS LLC
2502 MELROSE DR
VENUS, TX 76084
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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