HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3537042-jose-luis-pena-chavez/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ
Doing business as REFRIGERADOS PENA
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average63.4% vs GJ average 30.3%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (899) 308-0847, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MX1229768.
- 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
59 of 93 · GJ avg 30.3%
6 of 114 · GJ avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | US | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | 3 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | TX | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | 10 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | 7 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 GJ average covers 3,676 vehicle and 4,473 driver inspections of all GJ-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
582 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 101 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 927 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | GJ share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 559 | 96 | 96.0% | 90.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 22 | 5 | 3.8% | 7.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 39 | 9 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 30 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 22 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 20 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 19 | 5 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 19 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 17 | 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 | 16 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 16 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 16 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the GJ column is the mix across all GJ-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3537042 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MX1229768 |
| Legal name | JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ |
| DBA name | REFRIGERADOS PENA |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 18 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 56,540 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 16, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ
What does JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ's operating authority allow?
MX1229768: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ 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. 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 JOSE LUIS PENA CHAVEZ?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3537042. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (899) 308-0847, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MX1229768, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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