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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (512) 667-6251, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC834212.
- 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) | MC834212 | — | National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. Policy 012742899 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 19, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 64 · Texas avg 25.1%
3 of 70 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 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 343,539 vehicle and 454,274 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
67 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 97 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 | 60 | 7 | 89.6% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 2 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 6 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1B | 3 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLPC | 2 | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1971447 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC834212 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL AVALOS |
| DBA name | ARA TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 43 |
| Drivers | 28 |
| Annual mileage | 1,969,669 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 12, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 1, 2009 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodConstructionOtherSTEEL,CEMENT,SAND
Questions about MICHAEL AVALOS
What does MICHAEL AVALOS's operating authority allow?
MC834212: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MICHAEL AVALOS is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL AVALOS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1971447. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (512) 667-6251, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC834212, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCOY CORPORATION DBA MCCOYS BUILDING SUPPLY-MC RELOAD |
379133 | MC77567 | 465 | Active Current · Motus |
| REDBIRD TRUCKING LLC | 2263816 | MC1116450 | 145 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RAMI TRANSPORTATION INC | 2137411 | MC1168306 | 41 | Active Current · Motus |
| ARUNA NETWORK INC DBA ARUNA |
4114822 | MC1703654 | 20 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BUBBA'S LONE STAR PROPANE & GAS COMPANY DBA BUBBA'S GOT GAS |
2268247 | MC874445 | 17 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| AP TRANSPORT LLC | 3812800 | MC1376678 | 8 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BABY HUEY'S MOVING LLC | 1809673 | MC658621 | 6 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SHEIKH TRUCKING & LOGISTICS DBA STL |
3709547 | MC1301322 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
| TD LOGISTIX LLC | 2057593 | MC678025 | 5 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| KING COMPLETIONS LLC | 3130745 | MC92967 | 5 | Last known: Not authorized 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.