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Carrier profile · USDOT 2362598 · MC-959139 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SAMUEL MENDOZA
DBA SM FREIGHT
2 power unitsavg 17.3 yrRegional · 4 statesBRECKENRIDGE, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-959139 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 14 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2012.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 10 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1313 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.3 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
13 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SAMUEL MENDOZA (USDOT 2362598) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL effective Dec 10, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 23, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SAMUEL MENDOZA's USDOT number?
SAMUEL MENDOZA's USDOT number is 2362598, and its motor carrier number is MC-959139.
Is SAMUEL MENDOZA authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, SAMUEL MENDOZA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SAMUEL MENDOZA's safety record?
SAMUEL MENDOZA has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SAMUEL MENDOZA's fleet?
SAMUEL MENDOZA operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SAMUEL MENDOZA based?
SAMUEL MENDOZA is based in BRECKENRIDGE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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