FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Robert E Bess
Phone (956) 686-6692Mcallen, TX
Find this carrier by: USDOT 604461 · MC 291142 · 956-686-6692 · 9566866692 · Mcallen, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT604461
- MC
- 291142
- Registered
- 1995 · 31 yrs
- Location
- Mcallen, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Jan 1, 2010
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Robert E Bess is an inactive motor carrier based in Mcallen, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 604461 and MC 291142. Phone: (956) 686-6692. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jan 1, 2010). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 604461 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 12, 1995 (31 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 1, 2010. FMCSA records a revocation of contract authority MC291142 effective Jul 21, 2008 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co.) took effect Jul 15, 2008, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 604461 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
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
- Jan 1, 2010
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
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.
Not on file for USDOT 604461: connected companies, safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Robert E Bess
- Legal name
- Robert E Bess
- Doing business as
- R E B Transport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 604461
- Docket numbers
- MC 291142 (active)
- Registered
- Jun 12, 1995 (31 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jan 1, 2010
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Mcallen, TX
- USDOT registrations in Mcallen
- 2,730
- Currently active
- 1,119 (41%)
- One-truck operations
- 1,908 (70%)
- With for-hire authority
- 1,783 (65%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 130
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 4.4.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 604461
- Docket numbers
- MC 291142
- Phone
- (956) 686-6692956-686-66929566866692
- Fax
- (956) 686-6692956-686-66929566866692
- Officers
- Robert E Bess
- Legal name
- Robert E Bess
- DBA
- R E B Transport
- Address
- 6041 North 29 Lane, Mcallen, TX 78504
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.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 604461 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. 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.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 | None | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 291142
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | CLP51201A | Jun 13, 2000 | Jul 15, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. | EFM 10 19 77 | Jun 13, 1995 | Jul 27, 2000 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. | EFM 10 19 77 | Jun 13, 1995 | Jun 13, 2000 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC291142 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Jun 18, 2008 | Jul 21, 2008 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 20,000 (2005)
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 1 tractor and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC291142.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC291142) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC291142 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (MC291142) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC291142).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (MC291142) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (MC291142).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 604461.
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.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 12, 1995
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jan 1, 2010
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Robert E Bess an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 604461 as inactive.
What is Robert E Bess's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 604461; docket number MC 291142.
How do I contact Robert E Bess?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (956) 686-6692; fax (956) 686-6692; address 6041 North 29 Lane, Mcallen, TX 78504.
What insurance does this record show for Robert E Bess?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 291142. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Robert E Bess's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Robert E Bess have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 1, 2010).
What does Robert E Bess haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, drive-away/tow-away, logs/poles/beams, building materials, machinery (large), oilfield equipment, grain/feed/hay and 2 more cargo types.
What equipment does Robert E Bess operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 2 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
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