EXPLORE TRADING LLC, DOT #3141234 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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18 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on September 16.
Your latest, Colorado on September 22, had 5 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 35 trucks and 35 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
EXPLORE TRADING LLC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in MIDLAND, Texas (USDOT #3141234). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 148 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What EXPLORE TRADING LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 18 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently September 16. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
EXPLORE TRADING LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 22, 2026, Colorado. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.67), over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.3), and no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8).
- Sept. 16, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
- Sept. 7, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation, 9 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.19), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Aug. 31, 2026, Texas. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 27, 2026, Texas. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 24, 2026, Texas. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC106268, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on May 23, 2019.
FMCSA served 2 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on August 18, 2025, and it was discontinued on August 22, 2025.
2 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Ms Transverse Specialty Insurance Company's, effective September 12, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
EXPLORE TRADING LLC: MIDLAND, Texas Trucking Company
EXPLORE TRADING LLC is a mid-size fleet operating out of MIDLAND, Texas with USDOT number 3141234. The company operates 35 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, EXPLORE TRADING LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
EXPLORE TRADING LLC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 12%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for EXPLORE TRADING LLC carries 148 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 22, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 6 driver out-of-service violations and 21 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for EXPLORE TRADING LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
EXPLORE TRADING LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
EXPLORE TRADING LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 10 drivers); intrastate beyond 100 miles (5 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (20 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 5,026,593 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 12 tractors, 192 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 35 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 25. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Sand. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving EXPLORE TRADING LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 9 involved a reported injury, and 20 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: SH 119, NOT LISTED, TX on August 1, 2026.
EXPLORE TRADING LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Texas (49), Colorado (1). The concentration in Texas is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams EXPLORE TRADING LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How EXPLORE TRADING LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, EXPLORE TRADING LLC's 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 12.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: EXPLORE TRADING LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | CO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-16 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-07 | TX | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-31 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-27 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-06 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-23 | TX | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-13 | TX | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-28 | TX | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about EXPLORE TRADING LLC
What is EXPLORE TRADING LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
EXPLORE TRADING LLC (USDOT #3141234) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is EXPLORE TRADING LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, EXPLORE TRADING LLC operates 35 power unit(s) and 35 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is EXPLORE TRADING LLC based?
EXPLORE TRADING LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in MIDLAND, Texas, under USDOT number 3141234.
What is EXPLORE TRADING LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 148 recorded violation(s) for EXPLORE TRADING LLC (USDOT #3141234), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is EXPLORE TRADING LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
EXPLORE TRADING LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like EXPLORE TRADING LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile