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Carrier profile · USDOT 2814726 · MC-938462 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Frio Express Inc
26 power unitsavg 6.8 yrLocal · 1 statesLAREDO, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-938462 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2015.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 18 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FRIO EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2814726) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 7, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 15, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRIO EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
FRIO EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2814726, and its motor carrier number is MC-938462.
Is FRIO EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, FRIO EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRIO EXPRESS INC's safety record?
FRIO EXPRESS INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 2 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 FRIO EXPRESS INC's fleet?
FRIO EXPRESS INC operates 26 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRIO EXPRESS INC based?
FRIO EXPRESS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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