JOE TEX XPRESS LLC
Mount Vernon, TX · MC 491720
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 1254608 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | JOE TEX XPRESS LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 491720 |
| Reported physical address | 619 WEST RUTHERFORD ST, MOUNT VERNON, TX, 75457, US |
| Reported business phone | (903) 537-7100 |
| Reported power units | 92 |
| Reported drivers | 29 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Candace Setina, Angie Dunavant |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Mar 13, 2014 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 110 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% (1 of 110) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.9% (21 of 81) |
| Violations | 91 across 55 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 27 |
| Crashes | 7 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 2 / 7 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 2 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3939Inoperable Required Lamp1039530B1ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.539347EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt439378Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers439353BCMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
JOE TEX XPRESS LLC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 18 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Motor vehicles
- Driveaway / towaway
- Logs, poles, beams and lumber
- Building materials
- Machinery and large objects
- Fresh produce
- Intermodal containers
- Oilfield equipment
- Grain, feed and hay
- U.S. mail
- Dry bulk commodities
- Paper products
- Utility
- Farm supplies
- Construction
- Other: SAND
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 03, 2004
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Mar 03, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 27, 2026 14:27 UTC · changed
- Business phone
80082497429035377100
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC491720 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC491720 | Canal Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Feb 10, 2025 | BMC-91X | CT1059541196 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against JOE TEX XPRESS LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC491720 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 1254608. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMachinery and large objectsMetal sheets, coils and rollsLogs, poles, beams and lumberDry bulk commoditiesFresh produceIntermodal containers
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