Michael Avalos

Doing business as Ara Transportation
USDOT 1971447 · MC834212 · San Marcos, TX
USDOT ActiveCommon authorityContract authority (as of 5/2026)Safety: Satisfactory
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Michael Avalos
DBA
Ara Transportation
USDOT number
1971447
MC docket
MC834212
Physical address
1000 River Rd, San Marcos, TX, 78666
Power units
43
Drivers
28
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Building Materials, Fresh Produce, Meat, Commodities Dry Bulk
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire
Last MCS-150 filing
Sep 23, 2025
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Contract authority (as of 5/2026)
Active
Broker authority
Not held
Authority granted
Dec 1, 2009
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
BI/PD on file
$750,000
Estimated renewal window
Q2 2027

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
71
Out-of-service inspections
10
Inspections with violations
43
Crashes (24 mo)
2
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Michael Avalos insured?

Yes. Michael Avalos (USDOT 1971447) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa., with $750,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Michael Avalos use?

Michael Avalos's current BI/PD filing is written by National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Michael Avalos's MC number?

Michael Avalos's FMCSA docket is MC834212, paired with USDOT 1971447.

Is Michael Avalos safe to work with?

Michael Avalos's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, with 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 2 recorded crashes, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

When does Michael Avalos's insurance renew?

Based on its filing history, Michael Avalos's BI/PD policy is estimated to renew in Q2 2027. The exact estimated X-date, with alerts when it changes, is in Market Tracker. Unlock USDOT 1971447’s exact X-date →

How many trucks does Michael Avalos operate?

Michael Avalos reports 43 power units and 28 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

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