INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC
Facts 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 average54.5% 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, (432) 349-8302, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC985705.
- 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) | MC985705 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0264156001 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 27, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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
6 of 11 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 13 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | 6 | No |
| Aug 1, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| May 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | 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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 | 27 | 8 | 87.1% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 4 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 4 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130 | 2 | 1 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3903E | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 1 |
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 | 2922247 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC985705 |
| Legal name | INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 349,349 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 24, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction
Questions about INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC
What does INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC985705: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC 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 INDEPENDENT RENTALS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2922247. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (432) 349-8302, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC985705, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.