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Carrier profile · USDOT 1971447 · MC-834212 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Michael Avalos
DBA ARA TRANSPORTATION
43 power unitsavg 10.9 yrRegional · 5 statesSAN MARCOS, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-834212 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
43Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
41Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2009.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 116 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.9 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL AVALOS (USDOT 1971447) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 65 vehicle-level and 71 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 43 power units and 28 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 23, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 12, 2014 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL AVALOS's USDOT number?
MICHAEL AVALOS's USDOT number is 1971447, and its motor carrier number is MC-834212.
Is MICHAEL AVALOS authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, MICHAEL AVALOS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL AVALOS's safety record?
MICHAEL AVALOS has a 12.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 116 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MICHAEL AVALOS's fleet?
MICHAEL AVALOS operates 43 power units and 28 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL AVALOS based?
MICHAEL AVALOS is based in SAN MARCOS, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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