Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
43 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1971447 · MC-834212 ·
Michael Avalos
DBA ARA TRANSPORTATION
43 power unitsavg 10.4 yrRegional · 6 statesSAN MARCOS, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-834212 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
43Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
38Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.4Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 120 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.4 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
115 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
MICHAEL AVALOS (USDOT 1971447) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 70 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 63 vehicle-level and 70 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 43 power units and 28 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 23, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 12, 2014 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 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 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 120 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 6 states.
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