Cruz Alejandro Balandrano
Mission, TX
DBA: BALANDRANO TRUCKING
Cruz Alejandro Balandrano is an active motor carrier based in Mission, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 627629 and MC 299996. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 627629
- MC
- 299996
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Based in
- Mission, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Not enough data
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1996 (30 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 627629's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 17, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in January 1996, about 30 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 33,600 fleet miles in 2025, about 33,600 miles per power unit.
- Only 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, which is too few for its out-of-service rates to be statistically meaningful.
- 3,186 other USDOT registrations list Mission, TX as their physical address.
Equipment
What Cruz Alejandro Balandrano runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Cruz Alejandro Balandrano is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 33,600 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 22, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 50% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XP5DB9X5YN518365 | 1M98965 | TX | 2000 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 1GRAA96297W700871 | 171B600 | TX | 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (2 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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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | WN400350 | $750,000 | 05/25/2025 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF158771098 | 10/22/1998 | 12/20/1998 | NAMECHG | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2168131098 | 10/22/1998 | 12/20/1998 | NAMECHG | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 479320 | 10/15/2007 | 11/27/2007 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2168131098 | 10/22/1998 | 11/19/1999 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF158771098 | 10/22/1998 | 11/19/1999 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2168131098 | 10/22/1998 | 10/22/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2168131098 | 10/22/1998 | 10/22/1998 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 468926 | 07/24/2007 | 10/15/2007 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 953405 | 03/28/2006 | 10/15/2006 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2133610197 | 01/04/1997 | 08/19/1998 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF149170197 | 01/04/1998 | 08/17/1998 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 468926 | 10/15/2006 | 07/24/2007 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2133610197 | 01/04/1997 | 07/15/1998 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF149170197 | 01/04/1997 | 07/14/1998 | TERM/CANCL | |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 000 1205 | 11/19/2001 | 06/28/2002 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA02149364 | 05/25/2020 | 05/25/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1133-02 | 05/25/2019 | 05/25/2020 | CANCEL | |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1133 | 05/25/2018 | 05/25/2019 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ17L2696 | 05/25/2017 | 05/25/2018 | CANCEL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2168131098 | 10/22/1998 | 05/25/1999 | TERM/CANCL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO operate?
CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO's equipment on government records: Reefer (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO's authority currently active?
CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Cruz Alejandro Balandrano's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 627629's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed April 17, 2026.
What is Cruz Alejandro Balandrano's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CRUZ ALEJANDRO BALANDRANO has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 1 roadside inspection in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 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 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0 | 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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