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RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC

  • 1440839
  • 8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE
    LAREDO, TX 78045
  • 17
  • 23
  • 50

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.43 Not Public 0.19 9.14 0.10 Not Public 0.55
On-Road Performance Detail
2
No Safety Event Grouping
16.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
50
5
21-100 relevant driver inspections
43
32
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
50
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
Not Public
50
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 103

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1 0 1 Unsafe Driving
395.22H4 Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.34A1-ELDDFN HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q 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 Interview. 2 2 4 Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Z Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. 1 0 4 Driver Fitness
382.501A-SSF Drugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive sunction. 1 1 10 Drugs/Alcohol
392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209(e) Power steering violations 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.30 Improper battery installation 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 6 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 5 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.67C7V-F Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A1-TBSP Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 5 5 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 5 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 7 2 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 5 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1DSUJ Universal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 50

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
5/12/2026 TXV262299163 TX R463431 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.24C2III Driver failed to manually add shipping document number 1  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 4  
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
4/8/2026 TXV262289156 TX R548520 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
396.3A1DSUJ Universal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
3/28/2026 US1132001940 US 1N24288 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.67C7V-F Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap 1  
2/23/2026 TXV262225041 TX R548520 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
395.22H4 Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids 1  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
2/13/2026 TXV262201604 TX 1N24288 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
1/28/2026 TXV262209360 TX R823977 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/14/2026 TXV262185374 TX R463432 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
391.11B2-Z Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement 4  
1/8/2026 LALARJS00647 LA R823977 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/8/2026 NJSPQXI02956 NJ R548808 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/7/2026 TXV262174952 TX R529647 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
12/21/2025 LALARQS00844 LA R805377 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.22A-D Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers 1  
12/10/2025 TNI3A1082227 TN R463431 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/10/2025 TXV252145449 TX R463432 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/10/2025 TXV252112947 TX R529647 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
11/2/2025 CANFHX000579 CA R660127 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.34A1-ELDDFN HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours 5  
10/29/2025 TXV252068447 TX R620715 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
10/7/2025 TXV251943435 TX R620568 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 4  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
10/7/2025 TXV252058462 TX R463431 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
10/7/2025 TXV252058463 TX R463432 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
9/22/2025 CANC2K009677 CA R620714 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
9/8/2025 TXV252005494 TX R620714 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 4  
9/3/2025 TNI5Z3011966 TN R620568 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
9/3/2025 US1453001968 US R548809 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment 2  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked 2  
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing 2  
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 4  
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air 2  
7/29/2025 TXV251968586 TX 8237T74 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/28/2025 TXV251967159 TX 8327T74 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 4  
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 2  
7/8/2025 TXV251931963 TX R620714 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 4  
7/8/2025 TXV251940457 TX 8237T74 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
7/7/2025 AL1913003549 AL R620568 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/28/2025 TXV251751206 TX R529647 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
6/9/2025 TXV251888903 TX R548808 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
4/29/2025 TXV251847080 TX R620715 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/30/2025 AR5280000680 AR R620714 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
3/30/2025 TXV251831233 TX R548809 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
2/12/2025 TXV251707600 TX 1N24288 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
2/4/2025 TXV251723122 TX 1N24288 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/31/2025 TXV251761474 TX R620568 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/19/2025 TXV251724368 TX R660127 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/8/2025 TNI3A1110472 TN R635081 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/6/2025 TXV251733271 TX R445902 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
10/22/2024 TXV241641227 TX R548520 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.30 Improper battery installation 3  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
10/7/2024 TXV241600687 TX R529647 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
9/25/2024 TXV241586267 TX R529647 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/7/2024 MSU048011607 MS R717557 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/4/2024 TXV241400796 TX R463432 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/12/2024 TXV241497230 TX R548520 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 3  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
8/12/2024 TXV241508952 TX R463432 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
7/12/2024 TXV241480008 TX R445902 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
6/14/2024 FL4126001175 FL R717557 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
382.501A-SSF Drugs/Other Substances - Operating a CMV while recorded as prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions. (OOS) 10 + 0 (OOS)  
5/27/2024 TXV241438150 TX 1N24288 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/15/2024 US1479000411 US R445902 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A1-TBSP Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1  
393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 6/28/2022 (Non-Ratable Review)
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