Garco Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3976023 · Zapata, TX 78076 · 9564155801

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/20/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Garco Transport LLC (DOT# 3976023) in Zapata, Texas has 35 inspections on record with 98 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

35 Inspections
20.0% 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 20.0%
Carrier: 20.0% (7 of 35) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 25.7%
Carrier: 25.7% (9 of 35) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% 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.

98 total violations across 35 inspections
16 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
38
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
40
Driver Fitness
5
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 18 states
Level 1: 25 (71%) Level 2: 5 (14%) Level 3: 5 (14%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/20/2026 NC 1 0 0
01/15/2026 MS 1 0 0
11/13/2025 PA 1 0 0
11/05/2025 OK 1 0 1
10/31/2025 LA 3 0 0
10/29/2025 AR 3 0 0
10/21/2025 VA 3 0 0
10/07/2025 OK 1 1 0
10/01/2025 MS 1 0 0
09/30/2025 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 MC1487219
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 Progressive County Mutual $750 03/07/2026

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 No
Operating Since 10/26/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20251228 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 380,000
Address 308 Ann Dr, Zapata, TX 78076