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Active carrier authority since 2018 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade A

TRI-COAST CARRIERS, L.L.C.

DOT 01510668 · MC# 566208 · HOUSTON, TX

Contact
+1 (713) 451-8884CGARZA@TRICOASTCARRIERS.COM
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
A
91 / 100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
Interstate
Active for
8 years, 1 month
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
66
Drivers
60
Fleet size
O
Ownership & Leadership
CARLOS GARZAOwnerMOTUS
MEMBER
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-08-03
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Aug 13, 2024
Inspections · 24 mo
202
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
4
Crash rate 12.39
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle30.4% out-of-service · 148 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver3.5% out-of-service · 202 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — 1 year 2 months of 1 year 2 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jun 2025)

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 9, 2018Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Jun 25, 2018Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 06/25/2018

    May 21, 2018Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 1, 2013Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Jun 24, 2013Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 06/24/2013

    May 20, 2013Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Mar 13, 2007Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Mar 12, 2007Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 03/12/2007

    Feb 6, 2007Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jun 23, 2006Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

5-10 years in business

16/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

3 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a below-average vehicle out-of-service rate; a crash-free 24 months.

5/10

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Frequently Asked

Does TRI-COAST CARRIERS, L.L.C. have active FMCSA authority?

TRI-COAST CARRIERS, L.L.C. (DOT 01510668) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (91/100). They've held active authority 8 years, 1 month.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, TRI-COAST CARRIERS, L.L.C. has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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