Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Phone number shared with 10 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (806) 364-1273, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC961129.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC961129 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT1083911682 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 10, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 2 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 2 · Texas avg 7.7%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 9 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1092575 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC961129 |
| Legal name | JOHN LOUIS HERNANDEZ |
| DBA name | HERNANDEZ ENTERPRISE |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 21,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 30, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 24, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkOtherNURSERY STOCK
Questions about JOHN LOUIS HERNANDEZ
What does JOHN LOUIS HERNANDEZ's operating authority allow?
MC961129: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about JOHN LOUIS HERNANDEZ is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking JOHN LOUIS HERNANDEZ?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1092575. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (806) 364-1273, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC961129, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (806) 364-1273
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
10 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBALDO ORTIZ DBA B & D TRUCKING |
909476 | MC393928 | 4 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TOMAS RAMOS DBA TR TRUCKING |
2169852 | MC753723 | 3 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| KITCHENS HARVESTING LLC | 2392649 | MC956008 | 3 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RONNIE FRISCHE LLC | 974185 | MC227839 | 2 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CIRCLE A TRUCKING LLC | 538946 | MC267911 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ROLANDO AGUILLON DBA R & J TRUCKING |
779814 | MC348859 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JEFF FAVER | 1276854 | MC498221 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RICARDO FLORES DBA FLORES TRUCKING |
1379182 | MC591326 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| KEITH SMITH DBA KS LIVESTOCK |
1595170 | MC656524 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ALLEN CARTER DBA MOSTLY CARTER RANCH LLC |
1998790 | MC705966 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANHANDLE EXPRESS LLC | 1592966 | MC589383 | 102 | Active Current · Motus |
| DOUBLE EE TRUCKING INC | 3903572 | MC1438815 | 52 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| REINERT HAY COMPANY LLC DBA REINERT HAY & COMMODITIES |
2130333 | MC1425872 | 50 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TEXAS AGRI PLEX LLC | 1837772 | MC666165 | 49 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FORERUNNER AG LLC | 732476 | MC736283 | 27 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BAR G TRUCKING INC | 602573 | MC1098945 | 14 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MIGUEL TRANSPORT INC | 3225634 | MC1409306 | 14 | Active Current · Motus |
| SHELTON TRUCKING CO LLC | 871870 | MC488198 | 13 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HRCB CALICHE LLC DBA TOP FLIGHT |
4139496 | MC1737022 | 13 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RHC CARRIERS LLC | 4397548 | MC1730461 | 13 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.