Fernandez Distribution LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3594970 · Mesquite, TX 75149 · 2146872266

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Fernandez Distribution LLC (DOT# 3594970) in Mesquite, Texas has 20 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

20 Inspections
25.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
1 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0%
Carrier: 25.0% (5 of 20) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.0%
Carrier: 5.0% (1 of 20) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Texas
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Texas

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

33 total violations across 20 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
23
Unsafe Driving
1
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
3
Other
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 14 states
Level 1: 15 (75%) Level 2: 3 (15%) Level 3: 2 (10%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 FL 3 0 0
02/10/2026 TX 1 0 0
01/08/2026 AL 1 0 0
09/08/2025 KY 1 0 0
08/19/2025 TX 2 2 0
03/03/2025 AR 1 0 0
12/10/2024 MO 1 0 0
10/25/2024 KS 1 0 0
09/21/2024 MO 1 0 0
09/17/2024 TN 1 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1219026
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accredited Specialty Insurance Company $750 05/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/22/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20251017 2
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 63,589
Address 1619 Ridgeview St, Mesquite, TX 75149