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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Gaona Trucking
DOT 2965260 · Mercedes, TX
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Gaona Trucking (DOT 2965260) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Mercedes, TX. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Joaquin Lopez
Operating as: Gaona Trucking
DOT Number2965260
MC Number—
Street237 S VIRGINIA AVE
City / StateMercedes, TX 78570
Phone9565353236
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed01/07/2019
Company officerJoaquin Lopez
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
D'LAZO LOGISTICS LLCShared officer
Active
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JLJ EXPRESS LLCShared officer
Active
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 4 mo
Since 2017
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
237 S VIRGINIA AVE, Mercedes, TX, 78570 · Open in Maps →
237 S VIRGINIA AVE, MERCEDES, TX, 78570Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJan 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joaquin Lopez authorized to operate?

Joaquin Lopez's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Joaquin Lopez's safety record?

Joaquin Lopez does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Joaquin Lopez operate?

Joaquin Lopez operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Joaquin Lopez insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Joaquin Lopez had any risk indicators?

Joaquin Lopez has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Joaquin Lopez?

Joaquin Lopez's DOT number is 2965260. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Gaona Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2965260. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2965260
MLA
"Gaona Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2965260." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2965260
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"Gaona Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2965260." Truck Graph. Last modified June 6, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2965260