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R A L EXPRESS LLC

  • 2979923
  • 23274 FM 88 UNIT B
    EDCOUCH, TX 78538
  • 18
  • 18
  • 57

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/09/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 18.4 21.4
Driver 8.9 6.0
Hazmat 4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/09/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-13710
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending January 31, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.86 Not Public 1.82 5.15 0 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
4
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
19.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
57
13
21-100 relevant driver inspections
39
19
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
57
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
57
0
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 82

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers 2 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.2PK Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway 2 0 1 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
395.3A3-PROP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 5 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) 2 2 5 HOS Compliance
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 2 2 7 HOS Compliance
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 7 0 5 HOS Compliance
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
392.2WC Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.13(d)(2) Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(b) Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged 1 0 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCFSAD-SA Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 5 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.81 Horn inoperative 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. 2 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 2 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSLIW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 57

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
1/7/2025 TXV251748562 TX R522609 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.207(b) Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged 7  
12/11/2024 TXV241682379 TX R403359 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/11/2024 TXV241707123 TX R579784 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
11/19/2024 TXV241675209 TX R727185 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 4  
11/13/2024 TXV241698893 TX R760255 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/11/2024 IL4004980550 IL R497621 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/6/2024 TNI032K10677 TN R727838 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47A-BCFSAD-SA Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
10/9/2024 TXV241557490 TX R672795 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/19/2024 AR7920000422 AR R484025 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/7/2024 OKPE12006571 OK R575901 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.5B-HWSLIW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel 2  
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
9/7/2024 TXV241522933 TX R532882 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/30/2024 LALANM004609 LA R532882 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.3A3-PROP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) 7  
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers 1  
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
7/30/2024 TXV241495433 TX R727185 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
7/24/2024 LALARG000029 LA R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/16/2024 TXV241461511 TX R672795 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/18/2024 TXV241460202 TX R672794 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
6/13/2024 TXV241453255 TX R672794 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/6/2024 TXV241380617 TX R522609 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/25/2024 TXV241431955 TX R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 8  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
5/17/2024 TXV241410614 TX R484025 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
5/14/2024 MS7641151098 MS R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/12/2024 TXV241361330 TX R498388 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/16/2024 AL1218001154 AL R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/7/2024 LALAET008565 LA R522609 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers 1  
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2PK Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway 1  
3/30/2024 TXV241378678 TX R727185 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
3/21/2024 TXV241204113 TX R672795 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/21/2024 TXV241363277 TX R497621 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
3/8/2024 TXV241357382 TX R702784 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 4  
393.81 Horn inoperative 3  
2/25/2024 AL2034000187 AL R498388 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
1/23/2024 TXV241307653 TX R579784 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/31/2023 TXV231276047 TX R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
392.2WC Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective 1  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
12/19/2023 ALZRCV003044 AL R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2PK Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway 1  
392.60(a) Unauthorized passenger on board CMV 1  
12/19/2023 LALADY005597 LA R298401 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/4/2023 TXV231239689 TX R506228 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/23/2023 TXV231241477 TX R432678 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
11/20/2023 AL1405000748 AL R672794 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/31/2023 LALAPK002957 LA R702784 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/23/2023 AR517D008289 AR R403359 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/20/2023 TXV231165295 TX R403359 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/30/2023 TXV231136714 TX R591011 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/5/2023 TXV231106812 TX R484025 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
7/25/2023 TX6N270XCPEM TX R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
7/22/2023 TXV231091115 TX R672794 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/19/2023 TXV231085600 TX R575901 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/15/2023 TXV231083559 TX R484025 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/9/2023 TX6LSF0XBXN2 TX R575901 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
5/31/2023 TX6LJ70XHX24 TX R591011 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/9/2023 TXV231025161 TX R522609 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/12/2023 TXV231013573 TX R371858 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.13(d)(2) Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 3  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 2  
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 2  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 4  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
4/10/2023 TX6K4E0XCIBU TX R498388 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
3/21/2023 ALCMAD001690 AL R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 4  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
3/13/2023 ALMOCV003715 AL R298401 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
3/9/2023 ARE508006368 AR R498388 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/6/2023 TX6J5G0XCP2V TX R498388 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/6/2023 TX6J5H0XCP2W TX R524354 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
2/25/2023 TXV231001703 TX R432678 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
1/31/2023 MS1009010903 MS R371858 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 4

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
12/11/2024 TX71M8HQE1OC TX R579784 TX 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
11/14/2024 TX70W8HQE1PD TX SSV9531 TX 1 0 Yes No 2 3 6
5/22/2024 GA0009451654 GA R524354 TX 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
1/22/2024 TX6SHDHQE1CO TX R530449 TX 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 4/22/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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Enforcement Cases

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