HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2916522-efrain-gonzalez/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
EFRAIN GONZALEZ
Doing business as B&B BROS TRANSPORT
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average58.3% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (956) 735-1444, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC982819.
- 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) | MC982819 | — | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy RKT0718-1512-02 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 28, 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
14 of 24 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 30 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | TX | 1 | 18 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | TX | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | 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
105 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 29 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 164 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 | 94 | 28 | 89.5% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 1.0% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 4 | 4 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 3 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 1 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
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 | 2916522 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC982819 |
| Legal name | EFRAIN GONZALEZ |
| DBA name | B&B BROS TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 485,398 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 4, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about EFRAIN GONZALEZ
What does EFRAIN GONZALEZ's operating authority allow?
MC982819: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EFRAIN GONZALEZ is old or missing?
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 EFRAIN GONZALEZ?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2916522. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 735-1444, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC982819, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (956) 735-1444
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALDAPE AND BUDDY TRANSPORTATION LLC Carrier |
Rio Grande City, TX | 4432020 | MC1743987 | 8 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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