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Carrier profile · USDOT 2322414 · MC1176343 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas Wayne Puentes

DBA Thomas Transport · Palacios, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2012
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeat+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (361) 212-8755
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
72
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1176343
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodConstructionSod, Oysters,shrimp,landscape, Seafood
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2322414
MC / docket
MC-1176343, MC-792778
Legal name
Thomas Wayne Puentes
DBA
Thomas Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 6, 2012
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Thomas Wayne Puentes's USDOT number?

Thomas Wayne Puentes's USDOT number is 2322414 and its docket number is MC1176343.

Is Thomas Wayne Puentes authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Thomas Wayne Puentes's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Thomas Wayne Puentes's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2025.

Where is Thomas Wayne Puentes located?

Thomas Wayne Puentes is located at 3310 County Road 342, Palacios, TX, 77465. Phone: (361) 212-8755.

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