HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2868313-ruben-baca/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:24 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RUBEN BACA
Doing business as J & V TRUCKING
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; 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, (806) 206-9888, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC25846.
- 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) | MC25846 | Primary | GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 9300119436 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 28, 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 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | TX | 1 | 5 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Dec 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 13, 2025 | TX | 1 | 3 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | 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
17 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 19 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 | 16 | 1 | 94.1% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Brake system pressure loss Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BL | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Cab door missing/broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203A | 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 | 2868313 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC25846 |
| Legal name | RUBEN BACA |
| DBA name | J & V TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 96,897 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 18, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodConstructionOtherRock, Sand, Asphalt
Questions about RUBEN BACA
What does RUBEN BACA's operating authority allow?
MC25846: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about RUBEN BACA 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. 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 RUBEN BACA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2868313. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (806) 206-9888, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC25846, 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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