Rafaela Express LLC
Phone (956) 282-2731Laredo, TX
Find this carrier by: Rafaela Express · USDOT 3596607 · MC 1314772 · 956-282-2731 · 9562822731 · Laredo, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT3596607
- MC
- 1314772
- Registered
- 2021 · 5 yrs
- Location
- Laredo, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Mar 12, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Rafaela Express LLC is an active motor carrier based in Laredo, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3596607 and MC 1314772. Phone: (956) 282-2731. It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers on its MCS-150 (Mar 12, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 20 roadside inspections, a 25% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3596607 was first registered with FMCSA on Mar 24, 2021 (5 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Mar 12, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company) took effect Dec 7, 2025, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 20 times on record, most recently on Nov 2, 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
- Mar 12, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 11, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Nov 2, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Nov 2, 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
- Jonathan Gonzalez
- Company officer 2
- Alan Gonzalez
- Legal name
- Rafaela Express LLC
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3596607
- Docket numbers
- MC 1314772 (active)
- Registered
- Mar 24, 2021 (5 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Mar 12, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- July 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
- 10,478
- Currently active
- 5,430 (52%)
- One-truck operations
- 6,771 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 7,572 (72%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 515
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 10 power units against a local average of 4.6.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3596607
- Docket numbers
- MC 1314772
- Phone
- (956) 282-2731956-282-27319562822731
- dispatch@rafaelaexpress.com
- Officers
- Jonathan Gonzalez, Alan Gonzalez
- Legal name
- Rafaela Express LLC
- Address
- 9310 Albany Unit 65, Laredo, TX 78045
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1GRAP0623CT567823, 3AKJGED50GDHR4031, 3HSDZAPRXKN128832, 1RZ19F2C892001821, 3AKJHHDR9LSLN8184, 1GRAA0627FB706122, 1JJV532D1FL841588, 3AKJGEDR5LDLT8018, 1GRAP062XCT567141, 1JJV532D7CL557958 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 3596607 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: $1 Million. 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.
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More than 25 other USDOT registrations list the same officer, so they are not listed one by one.
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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 1314772
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | 91X | TTT-26-2-255417 | $1 Million | Dec 7, 2025 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | TTT-26-2-244921 | Dec 7, 2024 | Dec 7, 2025 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company | TTT-26-2-234147 | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 7, 2024 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive County Mutual | CA963970025 | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 7, 2023 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Incline Casualty Company | IPGAL-0000375-01 | Dec 7, 2021 | Dec 7, 2022 | 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)
- 20 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 20 (5 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 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.22 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0.22 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 6.32 | 13 | 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 | — | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3A1 | Inadequate brake — failure to maintain | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2RG | — | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2W | — | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75A2 | — | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75A3 | Tire with fabric exposed | 3 | 3 |
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 12, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Nov 2, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 89464412 | TX | Tx | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Oct 5, 2026 | 89218375 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 0 | 7 / 0 | 9 violations
|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 88774402 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| May 7, 2026 | 87817509 | TX | US 83 Mm834 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 87675183 | TX | 15M Ih35 Nb | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87561288 | TX | Ih 35 Mm 59 | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 87325040 | TX | 59M Ih35 Nb | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 6 / 1 | 6 violations
|
| Jan 29, 2026 | 86948885 | TX | Ih35 Sb Devine Scale | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 5 / 0 | 5 violations
|
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86343473 | TX | Ih 35 Nb Mm59 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86302671 | TX | 21M Ih35 Sb Svc Rd | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Showing the 10 most recent of 20 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 | 19 | 5 |
| MS · Mississippi | 1 | 1 |
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 | 8 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 10
- CDL drivers
- 10
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 6
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 4
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 10
- Trucks
- 10
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 173,295 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 7 trucks · 10 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GRAP0623CT567823 | 1982 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 494906T TN | 1 | Nov 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJGED50GDHR4031 | 2016 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 1N62079 TX | 4 | Nov 2, 2026 | 12 / 1 |
| 3HSDZAPRXKN128832 | 2019 | International Lt625 | Truck Tractor | R736323 TX | 1 | Oct 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RZ19F2C892001821 | 2009 | Con-way Manufacturing Con-Way Manufacturing | Semi-Trailer | 14B205 MO | 2 | Oct 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR9LSLN8184 | 2020 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 1N81892 TX | 3 | Aug 17, 2026 | 4 / 1 |
| 1GRAA0627FB706122 | 2015 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 079925T TN | 3 | Aug 17, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D1FL841588 | 2015 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 463834T TN | 1 | May 7, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJGEDR5LDLT8018 | 2020 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 1N81936 TX | 9 | May 7, 2026 | 18 / 4 |
| 1GRAP062XCT567141 | 1982 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | U722532 TN | 1 | Apr 17, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D7CL557958 | 2012 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 494911T TN | 3 | Apr 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D8FL863698 | 2015 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | U559543 TN | 2 | Nov 12, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR8KSKW8491 | 2019 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 1P05550 TX | 2 | Nov 12, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1UYVS25359P676903 | 2009 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 267510E ME | 3 | Jul 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3H3V532C0FT084027 | 2015 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 358448T TN | 1 | Jul 16, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACWFC9KDKB9016 | 2019 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | VNL1748 TX | 1 | Mar 6, 2025 | 3 / 2 |
| 4V4MC9GF53N339677 | 2003 | Volvo Truck Vnm | Truck Tractor | 1N30517 TX | 1 | Jan 13, 2025 | 3 / 0 |
| 1JJV532VXCL370643 | 2012 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Semi-Trailer | 183B062 TX | 2 | Dec 30, 2024 | 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
- Dry VanVIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Straight TruckInspection 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
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.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1314772) — CANCEL.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1314772).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1314772) — CANCEL.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (MC1314772).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC1314772) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC1314772).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Incline Casualty Company (MC1314772) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Incline Casualty Company (MC1314772).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3596607.
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.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Mar 24, 2021
- Last MCS-150 update
- Mar 12, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Rafaela Express LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3596607 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Rafaela Express LLC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 3596607; docket number MC 1314772.
How do I contact Rafaela Express LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (956) 282-2731; email dispatch@rafaelaexpress.com; address 9310 Albany Unit 65, Laredo, TX 78045.
What insurance does this record show for Rafaela Express LLC?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million 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 Rafaela Express LLC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Rafaela Express LLC have?
Power units: 10; drivers: 10, as filed on its MCS-150 (Mar 12, 2026).
What does Rafaela Express LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight.
What equipment does Rafaela Express LLC operate?
On government records: Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Rafaela Express LLC had?
Inspections: 20; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Rafaela Express LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives July 2028. The latest filing stored here is Mar 12, 2026. 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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