ERNESTO CONTRERAS
USDOT 1948296 · Doing business as MENOS TRUCKING Y SONS
Active, intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier, small fleet (2 power units) — no FMCSA safety rating on record (common).
Vetting summary
At a glance
- Out-of-service rate85.7% vs 19.1% national avg
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Registration
Carrier identity
| USDOT Number | 1948296 |
|---|---|
| MC Number | — |
| Legal Name | ERNESTO CONTRERAS |
| DBA Name | MENOS TRUCKING Y SONS |
| Entity Type | — |
| Phone | 8326566603 |
| Address | 7874 HIGHWAY 71, Garwood, TX, 77442 |
Status
Authority & safety
| Operating Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Operation Type | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Safety Rating | None on record — most carriers have not received a formal FMCSA safety rating. |
| Hazmat Flag | false |
Safety ratings: S = Satisfactory, C = Conditional, U = Unsatisfactory. A carrier with no rating has not been through a full FMCSA compliance review — this is common and not itself a red flag.
Safety events
Inspections & crashes (last 24 months)
| Inspections | 7 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Service Rate | 85.7% vs 19.1% national average |
Most frequent violation categories: 16 (8), 30 (7), 20 (6).
Crash involvement does not imply fault. FMCSA crash records list all reportable crashes involving a carrier, regardless of who caused them.
Equipment
Fleet & operations
| Power Units (trucks) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 |
| Recent Annual Mileage | 240,000 |
| Last MCS-150 Filing | 06-MAR-25 |
ERNESTO CONTRERAS operates 2 power units — a larger fleet than 66% of carriers registered in TX.
Nearby
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