F & A EXPRESS LLC
82-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Laredo, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 814450
- MC
- MC361840
- Based
- Laredo, TX
- Contact
- 9567402064 · safety@fandaexpress.com
What this carrier is
F & A EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Laredo, TX. Operating footprint: 82 power units, 70 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC361840 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: ac units, waterheaters, etc. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 16, 2012).
Fleet composition on file: 82 owned tractors, 315 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 213 motor carriers operating 82 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Hours-of-Service at 163.3% of peer cohort average — meaningfully above norm, which pulls the aggregate toward A. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 31.97 | 87.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 21 | 12.86 | 163.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 4.79 | 62.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 140.54 | 38.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.52 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 82-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 814450: 291 inspections across 27 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 29 |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 |
| Total violations | 91 (15 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Dec 6, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and other: ac units, waterheaters, etc on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (315 trailers against 82 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 213 peer carriers operating 82 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 175 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 91 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 82 power units on file.
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