HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3668455-zarate-and-sons-logistics-forwarding-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier under FF49868 · Broker under MC1271114
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.
- No active liability insurance in the last known dataPolicies on file as of May 14, 2026 have been cancelled since. A replacement may have been filed; confirm on Motus.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
MC1271114: Broker active; Common carrier pending; Contract carrier pending
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) 208-0060, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF49868 or MC1271114.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | FF49868 | — | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC Policy 101671963 · 84 | — | Aug 25, 2021 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1271114 | — | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC Policy 101671963 · 84 | — | Jul 20, 2021 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Mar 6, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1B | 1 | 0 |
| Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201A | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 1 | 0 |
| Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHLIW | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 1 | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3668455 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF49868, MC1271114 |
| Legal name | ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 36,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 29, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 3, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC
Is ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC's operating authority allow?
FF49868: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC1271114: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 3, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking ZARATE AND SONS LOGISTICS & FORWARDING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3668455. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 208-0060, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF49868 or MC1271114, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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