Arturo Maldonado Lopez
Mercedes, TX
DBA: CAR HAULER SERVICE GT
Arturo Maldonado Lopez is an active motor carrier based in Mercedes, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3339193. It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 9 roadside inspections, a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 3339193
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Mercedes, TX
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 9
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 71.4% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2027 (set by USDOT 3339193's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 17, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in September 2019, about 7 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- 416 other USDOT registrations list Mercedes, TX as their physical address.
Equipment
What Arturo Maldonado Lopez runs, and the government record each item comes from (9 of its VINs decoded):
- Car Hauler Confirmed by VIN 1 car hauler trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Arturo Maldonado Lopez is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 25 miles (2026)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ
5 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Cottrell, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 44% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 44% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 11% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Cottrell T | 2 |
| Bymw | 1 |
| Auto Transporter | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck | 3 | 33% |
| Cottrell | 3 | 33% |
| Freightliner | 2 | 22% |
| Boydstun Metal Works | 1 | 11% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (9)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FUJA6CK14DN33810 | 35Y471W | TX | 2004 Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1B9CS4525YP275253 | 39Y471W | TX | 2000 Boydstun Metal Works | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 4V5ND5RH3YN797536 | 29Y471W | TX | 2000 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 5E0AN14477G104401 | 32Y471W | TX | 2007 Cottrell | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 4V4NC9GH57N452654 | 38Z385W | TX | 2007 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 3 | Jul 2026 |
| 1C9AZ1477WG148647 | 92X385W | TX | 1998 Cottrell | Semi-trailer | 3 | Jul 2026 |
| 4V4NC9GHX7N464282 | 93Z293W | TX | 2007 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1C9AF1473WG148542 | 95Z293W | TX | 1998 Cottrell | Semi-trailer | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1FVHA9CV14LL99814 | 68V558V | MX | 2004 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: TX (8) · MX (1)
Recent active vehicles (9 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in TX
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Per FMCSA records, this carrier is currently under a federal Out-of-Service order
issued May 30, 2026 and is legally prohibited from operating.
Reason on file: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
9
Inspections
24 months
39
Violations
Total found
12
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+4.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+48.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 3 |
| 09/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 07/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 10 | 3 |
| 04/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 10/06/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 14 | 4 |
| 05/12/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 02/25/2025 | US | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/02/2024 | US | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ operate?
ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ's equipment on government records: Car Hauler (1 car hauler trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
Is ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ's authority currently active?
ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Arturo Maldonado Lopez's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: March 2027 (set by USDOT 3339193's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed March 17, 2026.
What is Arturo Maldonado Lopez's safety record?
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 9 roadside inspections, a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 9 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ has been inspected 9 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, US. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 56%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2W — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-09-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-04-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-10-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 14 | OOS · 4 |
| 2025-05-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-25 | US | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-02 | US | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
18 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ARTURO MALDONADO LOPEZ, of which 5 (28%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 8 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 3 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.93 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1.73 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.75 | 4 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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