Mares Trucking LLC
Amarillo, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
38
Power Units
33
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (7 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MARES TRUCKING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2019. Based in Amarillo, TX, they operate a fleet of 38 power units with 30 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mares Trucking LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 20 | 18 | 0 | 38 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mares Trucking LLC is authorized to transport the following 11 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 30
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,565,772 miles (2024)
Driver Information
33
Total Drivers
30
CDL Drivers
33
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MARES TRUCKING LLC
52 trucks and 45 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Volvo Truck, Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc. Equipment breakdown: 50 TRUCK TRACTOR, 45 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 50 | 52% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 45 | 46% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2% |
Trailers (45 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 | 45 |
| Utility Trailer | 24 |
| CIMC | 6 |
| Great Dane | 6 |
| Wabash | 4 |
| Vanguard National | 2 |
| Utim | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Vang | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 45 |
| 53 ft | 42 |
| 2 axles | 44 |
| 5 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 26 | 27% |
| Volvo Truck | 17 | 18% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 9 | 9% |
| Kenworth | 8 | 8% |
| Peterbilt | 8 | 8% |
| Freightliner | 7 | 7% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 6 | 6% |
| Mack | 6 | 6% |
| Wabash Vans | 4 | 4% |
| International | 4 | 4% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 1 | 1% |
| Western Star | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R492502 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| DP7600 | OK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R776717 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| AEH239 | KS | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| R795646 | TX | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| AEH208 | KS | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 195B481 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| R688269 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| R833983 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| R833893 | TX | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 195B467 | TX | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| 209B659 | TX | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | May 2026 |
| R796036 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| R420288 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| DP6953 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| R678563 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| R703987 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| R833877 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| R754896 | TX | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
| R503277 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: TX (85) · OK (7) · KS (2) · AL (1) · IN (1) · CA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 97)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
140
Inspections
24 months
142
Violations
Total found
24
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-5.6%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/13/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/19/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/12/2026 | OK | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 04/24/2026 | CO | Full | 9 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 140 inspections.
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
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TINCA9493295 | $750,000 | 04/05/2026 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9493295 | 04/05/2025 | 04/05/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 037-70-2212 | 04/05/2024 | 04/05/2025 | CANCEL | |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W05AF00218 | 02/16/2023 | 04/05/2024 | CANCEL | |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA21MOT02163500 | 04/05/2021 | 04/05/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI20L1453 | 04/05/2020 | 04/05/2021 | CANCEL | |
| ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC. | ALP001053 | 04/05/2019 | 04/05/2020 | CANCEL | |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W05AF00218 | 04/05/2022 | 03/20/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W05AF00218 | 04/05/2022 | 02/16/2023 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
8
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
8
Tow-Aways
8 FMCSA-recordable · 6 state-recordable · 1 hazmat-involved
Of 8 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces · 4 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2026 | TX | FARMERS BRANCH, TX | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 10/01/2025 | NM | NOT IN CITY, NM | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/11/2025 | TX | CANYON, TX | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/05/2025 | OH | FULTON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/22/2025 | TX | NORTHLAKE, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 04/12/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/24/2025 | NE | NE | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/26/2024 | AL | RURAL MARENGO, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
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 MARES TRUCKING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MARES TRUCKING LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is MARES TRUCKING LLC's authority currently active?
MARES TRUCKING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MARES TRUCKING LLC been in business?
MARES TRUCKING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2019, making their authority approximately 7 years, 4 months old.
Where is MARES TRUCKING LLC located?
MARES TRUCKING LLC is physically located at 2216 S EASTERN STREET, AMARILLO, TX 79118.
Roadside Inspection History 140 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MARES TRUCKING LLC has been inspected 140 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, NM, OK. Out of these, 20 inspections (about 14%) 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 — 9 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-13 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-19 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-24 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-09 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-29 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-03 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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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
111 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MARES TRUCKING LLC, of which 24 (22%) 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 | 80 | 19 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
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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