Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (281) 585-3800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC710839.
- 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) | MC710839 | Primary | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DC920000433-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 14, 2025 | 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 5 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 8 · Texas avg 7.7%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | OH | 1 | 6 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | 17 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | PA | 1 | 14 | Yes |
| Mar 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | 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
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 38 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 | 2 | 82.4% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TFCV | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F1HOSM | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 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
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Columbia (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2019655 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC710839 |
| Legal name | NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| DBA name | NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 221,474 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 10, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 12, 2010 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherONIONS-
Questions about NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC710839: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking NICANOR VELA TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2019655. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 585-3800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC710839, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTGOMERY TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 889530 | MC387177 | 37 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| AMERICAN ROAD TRANSPORTATION INC | 2073530 | MC726220 | 27 | Active Current · Motus |
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| AJ MAJOR MOVES INC | 4005292 | MC1537907 | 7 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TEXAS CONCRETE HAULERZ INC | 4010607 | MC1509956 | 7 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CREDENCE GAS SERVICES LLC | 4447836 | MC1752292 | 6 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| GBC TRANSPORT LLC | 2019397 | MC1648104 | 5 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MISTER HOTSHOT LLC | 2999300 | MC23200 | 5 | 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.