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F & A CARRIERS INC

DOT 1538420
MC 573968
Entity Carrier
14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE, LAREDO, TX 78045 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1538420
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Overview

F & A CARRIERS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Sep 2026, based in Laredo, Texas. It operates a fleet of 48 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
1.3888888888888888%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
24.242424242424242%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedSep 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.1
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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244 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

144
Inspections, 24 mo
207
Violations, 24 mo
32
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-06
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-09-06
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)
2026-08-27
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2026-08-10
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-08-10
393.9A-LRLIWR — Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-10
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-07-31
395.22H4-ELDBRODS — HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a (Unit 1)
2026-07-30
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-07-30
393.75A2 — Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation (Unit 2)
2026-07-23
393.11 — No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
396.5-HL — Hubs - Leaking hub (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-09
396.3A1-BALR — Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-09
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2026-07-09
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-06-18
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)
2026-06-18
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-06-01
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)
2026-06-01
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-06-01
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units48
Drivers48
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-573968

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F & A CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1538420 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does F & A CARRIERS INC carry cargo insurance?
This carrier has $750,000 in insurance coverage on file.
What is F & A CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.3888888888888888% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does F & A CARRIERS INC operate?
It runs 48 power units with 48 drivers on file.

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14105 TRANSPORTATION AVE
LAREDO, TX 78045
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