HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2929080-norteno-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
NORTENO EXPRESS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
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.
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, (956) 267-3371, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC988729.
- 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
4 of 16 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 16 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | US | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jan 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 12, 2025 | US | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 29, 2025 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | US | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | US | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2025 | TX | 1 | 4 | 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
24 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 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 | 21 | 5 | 87.5% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Z | 2 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 1 |
| Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383D | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 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 | 2929080 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC988729 |
| Legal name | NORTENO EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 199,205 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 7, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 15, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Questions about NORTENO EXPRESS LLC
What does NORTENO EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for NORTENO EXPRESS LLC (MC988729), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about NORTENO 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.
What should I verify before booking NORTENO EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2929080. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 267-3371, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC988729, 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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