Chema's Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 954536 · Brownsville, TX 78526 · 9568382343

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Chema's Trucking LLC (DOT# 954536) in Brownsville, Texas has 175 inspections on record with 98 violations and a 4.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

175 Inspections
4.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
42 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 4.0%
Carrier: 4.0% (7 of 175) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.1%
Carrier: 1.1% (2 of 175) National: 6.4%
86% OOS rate better than 86% of carriers in Texas
21% crash rate better than 21% 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 175 inspections
9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
50
Unsafe Driving
34
Hours of Service
12
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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 17 states
Level 1: 25 (14%) Level 2: 98 (56%) Level 3: 52 (30%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/19/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/18/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/14/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/26/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/17/2026 AL 3 0 0
02/08/2026 IN 3 0 0
01/31/2026 TX 2 0 0
01/25/2026 TX 3 0 0
01/21/2026 TX 2 0 0
1 injury crash
22-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-JAN-25 MS 0 0 0
20-DEC-25 TX 0 1 0
16-FEB-26 AL 0 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 MC408540
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Ms Transverse Insurance Company $750 10/18/2025

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 42
Drivers 42
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/16/2001
MCS-150 Filed 20250718 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,137,889
Address 2030 N Indiana, Brownsville, TX 78526