Direct Dispatch Express
Phone (210) 913-1002Laredo, TX
Find this carrier by: Direct Dispatch · USDOT 3489163 · MC 1147741 · 210-913-1002 · 2109131002 · Laredo, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT3489163
- MC
- 1147741
- Registered
- 2020 · 6 yrs
- Location
- Laredo, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Aug 4, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Direct Dispatch Express is an active motor carrier based in Laredo, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3489163 and MC 1147741. Phone: (210) 913-1002. It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its MCS-150 (Aug 4, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 19 roadside inspections, a 43.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3489163 was first registered with FMCSA on Sep 17, 2020 (6 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Aug 4, 2025. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company) took effect Aug 27, 2025, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 19 times on record, most recently on Sep 20, 2026, most often in TX.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Aug 4, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 20, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 20, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Melecio Cavazos
- Company officer 2
- Antonio Cavazos
- Legal name
- Direct Dispatch Express
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3489163
- Docket numbers
- MC 1147741 (active)
- Registered
- Sep 17, 2020 (6 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Aug 4, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- March 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Laredo, TX
- USDOT registrations in Laredo
- 10,475
- Currently active
- 5,431 (52%)
- One-truck operations
- 6,770 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 7,571 (72%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 517
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 5 power units against a local average of 4.6.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3489163
- Docket numbers
- MC 1147741
- Phone
- (210) 913-1002210-913-10022109131002
- dispatch@ddxps.com, tcavazos@ddxps.com
- Officers
- Melecio Cavazos, Antonio Cavazos
- Legal name
- Direct Dispatch Express
- Address
- 279 Papalote Rd, Laredo, TX 78045
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1TTF532A4C3631392, 1XKFDP9X6DJ350275, 1UYFS2531J5218621, 1XKADB8X95J091992, 1XKDD49X7EJ396530, 1TTF48200T1048966, 3H3F482C1LT305005, 1TTF482CXF3891561, 1RNF48A261R008188, 3AKJGLDR9DSFE3485 and 7 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 3489163 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 1 inactive USDOT number
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Icz Dispatch Services LLCUSDOT 4297180 · Laredo, TXSame addressActivePossible link
- Icz Transport LLCUSDOT 3462742 · Laredo, TXSame addressNot activePossible link
- Transportes Jacsa Sa De CvUSDOT 3349212 · Allende, NLSame officerNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 1147741
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company | 91X | DD02-RAL020657-01 | $750,000 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | TTT-61-2-255274 | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company | DD01-RAL000286-01 | Aug 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2025 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Incline Casualty Company | IPGAL-0000864-01 | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 4, 2024 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 19 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 16 (7 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.5 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 10.83 | 14 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | — | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47A | Brake pushrod travel exceeds adjustment limit | 4 | 1 |
| 396.17C | — | 4 | 0 |
| 393.83G | — | 3 | 0 |
| 390.21A | — | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 2 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 20, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 89058242 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 6 / 1 | 7 violations
|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 88554541 | TX | Columbia Poe | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 7 / 3 | 7 violations
|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 88596349 | TX | Rest Area On Mm 59 N | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 8 / 0 | 8 violations
|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 88368105 | TX | Ih 35 Mm 82 Nb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 1 | 2 violations
|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 88032037 | TX | Ih35 Nb Devine Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| May 10, 2026 | 87827891 | TX | 820M Us59 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 4 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| May 9, 2026 | 87828214 | TX | Ih10 Wb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87418600 | KY | Kuttawa | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87250161 | KY | Eddyville | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 87561478 | TX | I-35 Nb Mile Marker | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 19 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| TX · Texas | 13 | 6 |
| KY · Kentucky | 3 | 0 |
| LA · Louisiana | 1 | 0 |
| NM · New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
| US · Us | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 39 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 5
- CDL drivers
- 5
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 5
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 5
- Trucks
- 5
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 250,000 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 6 trucks · 11 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TTF532A4C3631392 | 2012 | Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Semi-Trailer | BV3513 OK | 1 | Sep 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKFDP9X6DJ350275 | 2013 | Kenworth T7 Series | Truck Tractor | R702556 TX | 3 | Sep 20, 2026 | 3 / 1 |
| 1UYFS2531J5218621 | 2018 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | DN7348 OK | 2 | Jul 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKADB8X95J091992 | 2005 | Kenworth T600 | Truck Tractor | R763859 TX | 7 | Jul 27, 2026 | 28 / 5 |
| 1XKDD49X7EJ396530 | 2014 | Kenworth T8 Series | Truck Tractor | R763860 TX | 4 | Jul 27, 2026 | 18 / 4 |
| 1TTF48200T1048966 | 1996 | Transcraft Transcraft | Semi-Trailer | BR9955 OK | 1 | Jul 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3H3F482C1LT305005 | 2020 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | DM8101 OK | 2 | Jun 1, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1TTF482CXF3891561 | 2015 | Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Semi-Trailer | DC9712 OK | 1 | May 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RNF48A261R008188 | 2001 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | CS8275 OK | 1 | May 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJGLDR9DSFE3485 | 2013 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | R763861 TX | 1 | May 9, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 3HSDJAPR0EN027486 | 2014 | International Lf687 | Truck Tractor | R702557 TX | 2 | Mar 26, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1UYFS2537L5942221 | 2020 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | DC9711 OK | 2 | Mar 26, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKYD49X6KJ236734 | 2019 | Kenworth T680 | Truck Tractor | R825641 TX | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 13N14830751529963 | 2005 | Fontaine Trailer Co. Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-Trailer | CX4824 OK | 3 | Mar 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1GRDM06257H704047 | 2007 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 5343058 ME | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5DMFABTD29C003362 | — | Bens | Semi-Trailer | BV3514 OK | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1TTF532C3J3067359 | 2018 | Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Semi-Trailer | DC9959 OK | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 6 truck tractors and 11 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Record updated: legal name DIRECT DISPATCH EXPRESS LLC → DIRECT DISPATCH EXPRESS.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1147741) — TERM/REPL.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1147741).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Highlander Specialty Insurance Company (MC1147741) — CANCEL.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Highlander Specialty Insurance Company (MC1147741).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Incline Casualty Company (MC1147741) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Incline Casualty Company (MC1147741).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3489163.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Legal name | DIRECT DISPATCH EXPRESS LLC | DIRECT DISPATCH EXPRESS |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Sep 17, 2020
- Last MCS-150 update
- Aug 4, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Direct Dispatch Express an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3489163 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Direct Dispatch Express's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 3489163; docket number MC 1147741.
How do I contact Direct Dispatch Express?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (210) 913-1002; email dispatch@ddxps.com, tcavazos@ddxps.com; address 279 Papalote Rd, Laredo, TX 78045.
What insurance does this record show for Direct Dispatch Express?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Direct Dispatch Express's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Direct Dispatch Express have?
Power units: 5; drivers: 5, as filed on its MCS-150 (Aug 4, 2025).
What does Direct Dispatch Express haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
What equipment does Direct Dispatch Express operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (6 truck tractors and 11 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Direct Dispatch Express had?
Inspections: 19; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Direct Dispatch Express?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives March 2028. The latest filing stored here is Aug 4, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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