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Carrier profile · USDOT 1538420 · MC-573968 · Updated 07/18/2026

F & A CARRIERS INC

48 power unitsavg 10.8 yrNational · 16 statesLAREDO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-573968 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
49 observed · MCS-150
67Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(956) 753-6769Email dispatchprangel@facarriers.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority19 yr active
since 2006
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.8 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 19-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is F & A CARRIERS INC safe to work with?

Is F & A CARRIERS INC safe to load? F & A CARRIERS INC (USDOT 1538420, MC-573968) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, operating 48 power units and 48 drivers. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 240 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is F & A CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?

F & A CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 1538420, and its motor carrier number is MC-573968.

Is F & A CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, F & A CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is F & A CARRIERS INC's safety record?

F & A CARRIERS INC has a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 240 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is F & A CARRIERS INC's fleet?

F & A CARRIERS INC operates 48 power units and 48 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is F & A CARRIERS INC based?

F & A CARRIERS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.