Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
EAST TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
DOT 5002578 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 14, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameEAST TEXAS TRANSPORTATION
Registered Since07/08/2026
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address608 FRY ST, MARSHALL, TX, 75670-5422
Phone903-934-0166
Email on Filetomascastaneda05@gmail.com
Company OfficerTomas Castaneda
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority granted only 7 days ago — very new, high risk
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings

No insurance or bond filings found on file.

Fleet & Safety
Power Units2
Drivers4
Safety RatingNone on file
Cargo Carried

No cargo categories on file.

US Inspections (24 months)

No inspection data found on file.

US Crashes (24 months)

No crash data found on file.

Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

1 FMCSA-registered entity share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
TOMAS CASTANEDA JR 3620380 MC1421548 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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