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Carrier profile · USDOT 1971447 · MC834212 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Avalos

DBA Ara Transportation · San Marcos, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry Bulk+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (512) 667-6251
43
Power units
28
Drivers
68
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2.0M
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
12.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 63 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 68 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.25 per 1M mi
Total inspections
68
Driver inspections
68
Vehicle inspections
63
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2014)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC834212
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 19, 2026Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
43
Power units
43
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
28
Drivers
28
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodConstructionSteel,cement,sand
Annual mileage
1,969,669 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1971447
MC / docket
MC-834212
Legal name
Michael Avalos
DBA
Ara Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 1, 2009
Last MCS-150
Sep 23, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
28 (28)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Michael Avalos's USDOT number?

Michael Avalos's USDOT number is 1971447 and its docket number is MC834212.

Is Michael Avalos authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael Avalos's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 68 roadside inspections, a 12.7% vehicle and 2.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Michael Avalos's fleet?

43 power units and 28 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 23, 2025.

What insurance does Michael Avalos carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa..

Where is Michael Avalos located?

Michael Avalos is located at 1000 River Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666. Phone: (512) 667-6251.

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