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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Vela Express
DOT 3181559 · Dumas, TX
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Vela Express (DOT 3181559) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Dumas, TX. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 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 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Vela Express
DOT Number3181559
MC Number—
Street420 MILLER AVE
City / StateDumas, TX 79029
Phone8069223865
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age7 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed08/20/2018
Company officerErasmo Garcia Vela
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
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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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
7 yr 9 mo
Since 2018
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
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Location
420 MILLER AVE, Dumas, TX, 79029 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2018
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 Vela Express authorized to operate?

Vela Express'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 Vela Express's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Vela Express operate?

Vela Express operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Vela Express insured?

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

Has Vela Express had any risk indicators?

Vela Express 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 Vela Express?

Vela Express's DOT number is 3181559. 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). Vela Express Safety Record, DOT 3181559. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3181559
MLA
"Vela Express Safety Record, DOT 3181559." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3181559
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"Vela Express Safety Record, DOT 3181559." Truck Graph. Last modified June 7, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3181559