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Michael Avalos

Doing business as Ara Transportation

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate
  • USDOT1971447
  • MC834212
  • LocationSan Marcos, TX
  • Fleet43 power units · 28 drivers

Michael Avalos (USDOT 1971447, MC-834212) is an interstate motor carrier based in San Marcos, Texas with 43 power units and 28 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 70 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 9, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-834212Motor Carrier of PropertyLiability insurance$750,000 on fileRequired: $750,000Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Feb 12, 2014Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders fileRegistration (MCS-150)Updated Sep 23, 202513 months agoProcess agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 9, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-834212Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Active

First granted on August 2, 2013 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 9, 2026

  • Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$750,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XNational Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.$750,000Jun 19, 2026
Insurance history: 11 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Form BMC-35National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.Jun 19, 2026Jun 19, 2026—
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.Jun 19, 2025Jun 19, 2026Cancel
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaJun 19, 2024Jun 19, 2025Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Jun 19, 2023Jun 19, 2024Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Jun 19, 2019Jun 19, 2019Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Aegis Security Insurance CompanyJun 29, 2017Jun 19, 2019Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Aegis Security Insurance CompanyJun 19, 2016Jun 29, 2017Cancel
Liability (BIPD)New York Marine & General Ins. Co.Jun 19, 2015Jun 19, 2016Cancel
Liability (BIPD)New York Marine & General Ins. Co.Aug 6, 2014Jun 19, 2015Cancel
Liability (BIPD)New York Marine & General Ins. Co.Jun 19, 2014Aug 26, 2014Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)New York Marine & General Ins. Co.Jul 16, 2013Jun 19, 2014Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

70
Inspections
29 with no violations
4.3%
Driver out-of-service
3 of 70 inspections
12.7%
Vehicle out-of-service
8 of 63 inspections
2
Crashes
0 fatal · 1 injury · 1 tow-away

Inspected most often in: Texas (60), New Mexico (5), California (2), Arizona (1), Georgia (1).

Most recent inspection on file: October 18, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated February 12, 2014)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 20, 2025
  2. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 24, 2019
  3. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 20, 2017
  4. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 20, 2016
  5. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 19, 2015
  6. Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 7, 2014
  7. Granted — Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated September 23, 2025

Power units
43
Trucks
43
Drivers
28
CDL drivers
28
Interstate drivers
28
Miles traveled
1,969,669 (2024)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
No
USDOT registered
December 1, 2009
Address
San Marcos, TX

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Logs, poles, beams, lumber
  • Building materials
  • Fresh produce
  • Meat
  • Commodities dry bulk
  • Refrigerated food
  • Construction
  • Steel,cement,sand

Key facts

  • USDOT number 1971447 was registered on December 1, 2009.
  • Operating authority MC-834212 was first granted on August 2, 2013.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on September 23, 2025.
  • It reported 1,969,669 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
  • One insurance filing is on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa..
  • It had 70 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 29 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on February 12, 2014.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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