Francos V&G Transport LLC
Houston, TX
Profile data updated Oct 22, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2021. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Francos V&G Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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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
Francos V&G Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 120,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC
2 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jan 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 2 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 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 | 2 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 50% |
Trailers (2 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 | 2 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Grdn | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 2 |
| 53 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | 50% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (4 shown)
Recent active vehicles (4 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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/09/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 7 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | 91X | ALP2500783-01 | $750,000 | 01/05/2026 |
View Insurance History (13 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0000120-22 | 10/26/2022 | 12/29/2022 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA964575094 | 12/29/2022 | 10/29/2023 | CANCEL | |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0000120-22 | 10/26/2022 | 10/26/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-TX-0000120-22 | 07/18/2022 | 10/26/2022 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03824373 | 07/26/2021 | 08/22/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03824373 | 07/26/2021 | 07/18/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP2500783-01 | 01/05/2026 | 05/20/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP2500783-01 | 01/05/2026 | 02/13/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP2500783-01 | 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP2500783-00 | 01/05/2025 | 01/05/2026 | CANCEL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP2500783-01 | 01/05/2026 | 01/05/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-05395-24 | 01/05/2024 | 01/05/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA964575094 | 10/29/2023 | 01/01/2024 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2024 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2021, making their authority approximately 5 years, 6 months old.
Where is FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC located?
FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 11211 HORNBERGER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77044.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 2 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. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2RG — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-09-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for FRANCOS V&G TRANSPORT LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (5)
These carriers list the same physical street, city, and state in FMCSA's public database. Shared addresses commonly reflect legitimate co-located businesses, multi-fleet owners, or registered-agent services. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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