MICHAEL AVALOS
DBA: ARA TRANSPORTATION
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Power Units
43
Drivers
28
Trailers
58
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Sep 23, 2025
Out of Service
No
About MICHAEL AVALOS
A.R.A. Transportation is a family-owned and operated freight transportation company based in San Marcos, Texas, with a fleet of 43 late-model power units. They specialize in time-sensitive cargo delivery and operate pneumatic, refrigerated, flatbed, and dry van equipment, emphasizing professional drivers and high ethical standards.
Key Features
Risk Signals — MICHAEL AVALOS
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Authority for sale
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Equipment for sale
No fleet VINs found on marketplaces…
Financial risk
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Historical patterns
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Recent activity
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Key Contacts6 on file
6 verified contacts
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Related Companies2 found
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Service RegionsActive in 11 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History5 in 90 days
Most recent
May 16, 2026 · TX
Clean rate (90d)
42%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
5
Vehicle OOS Rate
60%
3 of 5
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 5
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
3
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
30
All time
Fatalities
1
Injuries
24
Tow-Away
28
Operating Authority
Common Authority
No Authority
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(12.9 years)
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category86 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 47% of violations
across 4 categories
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Fleet Analytics43 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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