HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/658403-1st-zarate-and-sons/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
1ST ZARATE AND SONS
Doing business as ZARATE & SONS TRUCKING
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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 not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.9% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (956) 735-3248, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC829259.
- 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
9 of 22 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 22 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | 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 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
66 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 74 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 | 65 | 10 | 98.5% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 5 | 2 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 5 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 4 | 0 |
| Power steering violations Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209E | 4 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 3 | 1 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes (general) Explain: Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1B | 3 | 0 |
| No/improper tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343A | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 2 | 1 |
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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hillsboro, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 658403 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC829259 |
| Legal name | 1ST ZARATE AND SONS |
| DBA name | ZARATE & SONS TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 773,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 10, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherPipes, Marble, Sand
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 1ST ZARATE AND SONS
What does 1ST ZARATE AND SONS's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for 1ST ZARATE AND SONS (MC829259), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about 1ST ZARATE AND SONS 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 1ST ZARATE AND SONS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 658403. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 735-3248, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC829259, 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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