Friends Transport Llc is an active interstate carrier based in El Paso, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 5 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 5 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 94% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 92% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58% | 76% | 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 | 10 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 3 |
| Category |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
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| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 8.80 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 8 | 3.13 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4.52 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 1.78 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.24 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state IL accounts for 33% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 83%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| 1 |
| 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 8, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 3 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 39311BCSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 39111B2Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 39111B2Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3925A3 | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3929A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3958K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 39111B2Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Nov 16, 2025 | 3958K2HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |