Texas Auto Carriers Inc
USDOT 521201 · MC-225762 · San Antonio, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Texas Auto Carriers Inc is a corporation based in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 132 drivers, which ranks it #516 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 16 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Texas Auto Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 521201 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-225762 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5765 Bicentennial, San Antonio, TX 78219 |
| Phone | (210) 666-4444 |
| First registered | Apr 28, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 521201.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 149,398 miles reported for 2025 – about 1,915 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 50 CDL drivers; 66 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Texas Auto Carriers Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.4% | 20.5% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 73% lower than average |
| Inspections | 16 | 16 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 14 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Texas
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| VTL Carriers LLC USDOT 4456801 | Eagle Pass | 83 | 40 | 18 | 27.8% | 0 |
| 750 Logistics LLC USDOT 3498760 | Duncanville | 78 | 93 | 19 | 30.0% | 1 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Texas Auto Carriers Inc?
Texas Auto Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 521201 and operating authority MC-225762.
How many trucks does Texas Auto Carriers Inc have?
It reports 78 power units (31 tractors, 43 straight trucks) and 25 trailers, with 132 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2026).
Where is Texas Auto Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in San Antonio, Texas 78219.
What is the out-of-service rate of Texas Auto Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.