HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2481494-central-tejas-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- 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 average45.5% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (254) 300-2575, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC925578.
- 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 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
3 of 15 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2025 | TX | 1 | 19 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | LA | 3 | 5 | 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
65 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 81 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 | 55 | 13 | 84.6% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.5% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 5 | 0 |
| Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201A | 3 | 1 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 1 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 2 | 1 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 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 20, 2025 | Bruceville-Eddy, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Arlington, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2481494 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC925578 |
| Legal name | CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 1,360,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 5, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherInstallation, Shingles, Sheetrock
Questions about CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC
What does CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC (MC925578), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC 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 CENTRAL TEJAS EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2481494. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (254) 300-2575, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC925578, 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 on this page (how corrections work).
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