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 average50.0% 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, (432) 553-3040, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC335553.
- 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) | MC335553 | Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. Policy 73TRS135615 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 30, 2026 | 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 6 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 7 · Texas avg 7.7%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | CO | 3 | 6 | No |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | 16 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | 11 | No |
| Aug 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | 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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 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 | 26 | 5 | 86.7% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345AAJS | 1 | 1 |
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 | 735071 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC335553 |
| Legal name | JOE GUTIERREZ |
| DBA name | HI-TECH TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 500,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 19, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 14, 1998 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 31, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentConstructionWater Well
Questions about JOE GUTIERREZ
What does JOE GUTIERREZ's operating authority allow?
MC335553: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about JOE GUTIERREZ 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.
What should I verify before booking JOE GUTIERREZ?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 735071. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (432) 553-3040, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC335553, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARQUIN ACID LLC DBA TARQUIN COOLPRO LLC TARQUIN COLORADO LLC |
2315198 | MC790360 | 231 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| STANDARD SALES COMPANY LP | 924974 | MC1556934 | 223 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ROYAL OILFIELD SERVICES LLC DBA RS QUALITY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
2173559 | MC793770 | 124 | Active Current · Motus |
| INDECA CRUDE XPRESS LLC | 2978046 | MC12529 | 98 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PRADON CONSTRUCTION AND TRUCKING LTD | 222930 | MC163781 | 95 | Active Current · Motus |
| TOP NOTCH TRANSIT LLC | 3601721 | MC1223653 | 95 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HUGHES OILFIELD TRANSPORTATION INC | 876460 | MC383940 | 93 | Active Current · Motus |
| VOLANT XPRESS LLC | 3529406 | MC1174430 | 88 | Active Current · Motus |
| SHEPHERD ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3827862 | MC1387480 | 82 | Active Current · Motus |
| DALE MEYER TRUCKING COMPANY | 161568 | MC10881 | 80 | Active Current · Motus |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.