DBA: R Marin Express
Rafael Marin is an active interstate carrier based in Houston, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 2 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 2 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 92% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 91% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62% | 69% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 5
Excel Converting Inc
Miami, FL
Rafael Marin · also at 5 others
Marin Hs Used Cars Rafael T Marin
Clovis, NM
Rafael Marin · also at 5 others
Rafael Marin
White Plains, NY
Rafael Marin · also at 5 others
R&T Legacy Transport Llc
Austin, TX
Rafael Marin · also at 5 others
Tche Bagual Llc
Bethel, CT
Rafael Marin · also at 5 others
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1.50 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Inspected in 3 states. Top state NM accounts for 57% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 100%.
| 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Jun 6, 2024 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |