Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 658403 · MC-829259 ·
1st Zarate and Sons
DBA ZARATE & SONS TRUCKING
4 power unitsavg 14.6 yrLocal · 1 statesRIO GRANDE CITY, TX62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-829259 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Multiple injury crashes3 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.6 yr
Model years 1998–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
29 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
1ST ZARATE AND SONS (USDOT 658403) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 19, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is 1ST ZARATE AND SONS's USDOT number?
1ST ZARATE AND SONS's USDOT number is 658403, and its motor carrier number is MC-829259.
Is 1ST ZARATE AND SONS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. 1ST ZARATE AND SONS is active in the FMCSA register.
What is 1ST ZARATE AND SONS's safety record?
1ST ZARATE AND SONS has a 40.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is 1ST ZARATE AND SONS's fleet?
1ST ZARATE AND SONS operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is 1ST ZARATE AND SONS based?
1ST ZARATE AND SONS is based in RIO GRANDE CITY, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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