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
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average83.3% vs Texas average 25.1%.
MC1172142: Common carrier inactive
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, (940) 399-7178, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC654847 or MC1172142.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 14 | Yes |
| Apr 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 | 14 | 5 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351 | 1 | 1 |
| No or improper load securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100A | 1 | 1 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375F1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205C | 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 | 1800637 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC654847, MC1172142 |
| Legal name | PAUL RAY VITITOW JR |
| DBA name | PAUL RAY VITITOW TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 23,600 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 11, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstructionOtherSALTWATER, GRAIN, STEEL PIPE, DOORS
Questions about PAUL RAY VITITOW JR
What does PAUL RAY VITITOW JR's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PAUL RAY VITITOW JR (MC654847, MC1172142), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PAUL RAY VITITOW JR is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 PAUL RAY VITITOW JR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1800637. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (940) 399-7178, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC654847 or MC1172142, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.