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Freight Carrier · Zapata, TX

POLAR TRANSPORT LLC

Name: POLAR TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 5404 MISSION LN, ZAPATA, TX, 78076, US
Telephone: (956) 750-7481

5404 MISSION LN · Zapata, TX 78076

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1549444
USDOT #4075788 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

POLAR TRANSPORT LLC is a Zapata, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1549444 and their USDOT number is 4075788.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/09/2026 · last updated Jun 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/09/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 587,264 (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

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: NM (15), AZ (5), TX (5), CA (3), IL (1). Home base: Zapata, Texas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.17 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 1

Inspection Summary

29
Total
18
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.201A-VLRBVan/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 2

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

POLAR TRANSPORT LLC
5404 MISSION LN
ZAPATA, TX 78076

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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POLAR TRANSPORT LLC Keller, TX	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	699633	2245861
POLAR TRANSPORT LLC Sudlersville, MD	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	1322647	3542029

POLAR TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Unsafe Driving 1

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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