Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% 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.
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) 922-8217, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1155452.
- 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) | MC1155452 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT1210263581 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 7, 2024 | 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
3 of 7 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 7 · Texas avg 7.7%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | NM | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | CO | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | CO | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2025 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 12, 2024 | TX | 1 | 5 | 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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 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 | 14 | 3 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 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 | 3500865 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1155452 |
| Legal name | CESAR VARGAS |
| DBA name | C&A TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 118,967 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 7, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayOtherOTHER
Questions about CESAR VARGAS
What does CESAR VARGAS's operating authority allow?
MC1155452: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about CESAR VARGAS 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 CESAR VARGAS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3500865. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (806) 922-8217, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1155452, 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 | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRISCHE BRS FERTILIZER INC | 629497 | MC298307 | 29 | Active Current · Motus |
| FLORES & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 1286097 | MC531264 | 25 | Active Current · Motus |
| PEDRO J ESTRADA DBA ESTRADA TRANSPORT |
2341684 | MC799604 | 18 | Active Current · Motus |
| WALTER D OLLINGER DBA FOUR STAR CONSTRUCTION |
992963 | MC419223 | 15 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HECTOR A PANDO VILLARREAL DBA H&N TRANSPORT |
3233695 | MC1016088 | 9 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| IMPAVID TRUCK LINES LLC | 3261827 | MC1028375 | 9 | Active Current · Motus |
| ALEJANDRO GUTIERREZ DBA GTZ TRANSPORT |
3038059 | MC43140 | 8 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| J MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION LLC DBA J MENDOZA TRANSPORTATION |
924796 | MC398976 | 7 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PANHANDLE CARRIERS LLC | 2514090 | MC872129 | 7 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| F FLORES TRUCKING LLC | 1000486 | MC625298 | 6 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.