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RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
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Due-diligence certificate
17
Power Units
23
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
93
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Sep 15, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 5
- Aug 31, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 18, 2026Roadside inspection, 4 violations (no OOS).
- Aug 3, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 27, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Sep 29, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT.
Insurance 2
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
- Oct 10, 2025Insurance policy cancelled (AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameRIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
DOT Number1440839
MC Number543429
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationLaredo, Texas
Added12/06/2005
MCS-15002/26/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Mailing Address8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC543429
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating20 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 1.35 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .21 · 5 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .57 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 10.76 · 33 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage999,997 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
23
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
23
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS8.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS32.6% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review06/28/2022
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/29/2026
CompanyAGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO
Policy #AGPGA2-01310-01
Last checked09/15/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet17 units
Drivers23
Mileage999,997 mi
Operating20 years
MCS-15002/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Driver Inspections
Total50
Out of Service4
OOS Rate8.0%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total43
Out of Service14
OOS Rate32.6%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 06/28/2022
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
1 · 1 OOS -
2024
14 · 6 OOS ▲
2025
29 · 8 OOS ▲
2026
17 · 6 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
1 crash -
2024
0 crashes ▼
2025
0 crashes =
2026
0 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 49 inspections, 15 resulted in out-of-service (30.6% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
14 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (1)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | INTERSTATE 81 | VA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dawn |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
127 roadside violations across 49 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
103 violations · 14 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
12 violations · 0 OOS
Unsafe Driving
8 violations · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness
4 violations · 2 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (61)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2026 | US | Driver-Only (Level III) | LAREDO TX | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2026 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | BEEBE AR | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/03/2026 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | BILLINGS MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/27/2026 | TX | Driver-Only (Level III) | 22M IH35 SB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 19M IH35 NB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/21/2026 | US | Full (Level I) | LAREDO TX | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/19/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 822M US59 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2026 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | 11 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/08/2026 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2026 | US | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAREDO TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/23/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 SB MM 117 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US83 AND RIO CONCHO | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAT:28¿¿33'30.06"N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2026 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | NJ | Driver-Only (Level III) | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | LA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HAMMOND LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/07/2026 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/21/2025 | LA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HAMMOND LA | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2025 | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | KNOXVILLE TN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 8232 IH35 SB SVC RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/10/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/02/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DESERT HILLS IF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/29/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 31959 US90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 SB MM 117 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 SB MM 117 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 400M US90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/22/2025 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DESERT HILLS IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 22M IH35 NB SVC RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2025 | US | Full (Level I) | LAREDO TX | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2025 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | MOHAWK TN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | COLUMBIA POE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US E 59 MM 768 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2025 | AL | Driver-Only (Level III) | COTTONDALE AL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/28/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/09/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | REST AREA ON MM 59 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/30/2025 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | HOPE AR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/12/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 NB MM 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-35 NB MILE MARKER | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/31/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/19/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | GARZA ST AND US 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2025 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | MOHAWK TN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/06/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/22/2024 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2024 | TX | Full (Level I) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/25/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/07/2024 | MS | Walk-Around (Level II) | HARRISON COUNTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/04/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | COTULLA REST AREA IH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/12/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/12/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/12/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NORTHBOUND MILE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/14/2024 | FL | Driver-Only (Level III) | GRAND RIDGE FL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/27/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 35 MM 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/15/2024 | US | Full (Level I) | LAREDO TX | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/15/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAT:30 31' 28.86N | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/12/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 59 QUEEN CITY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/10/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 8200 KATY FWY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2023 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | ENTRY RAMP AT FM973 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections49
Unsafe Driving
2 viols
HOS Compliance
5 viols
Driver Fitness
4 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
33 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30568 | $750,000 | 12/15/2016 | 07/21/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | STC567058-0 | $750,000 | 12/13/2005 | 02/27/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1753043 | $750,000 | 10/09/2013 | 07/21/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | $1,000,000 | 10/01/2006 | 10/09/2013 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | $750,000 | 07/21/2025 | 10/10/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | $750,000 | 07/21/2025 | 09/26/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | $750,000 | 07/21/2025 | 07/21/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2025 | 07/21/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-244888 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2024 | 07/21/2025 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2023 | 06/21/2024 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2023 | 07/18/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000734-01 | $750,000 | 07/21/2022 | 07/21/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-04 | $750,000 | 07/21/2021 | 07/21/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-03 | $750,000 | 07/21/2020 | 07/21/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-02 | $750,000 | 07/21/2019 | 07/21/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-02 | $750,000 | 07/21/2019 | 07/22/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2018 | 07/21/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30859 | $750,000 | 07/21/2017 | 07/21/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30568 | $750,000 | 07/21/2016 | 12/15/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30727 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2015 | 07/21/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30727 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2015 | 07/23/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-12-30081 | $1,000,000 | 07/21/2014 | 07/21/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | $1,000,000 | 06/21/2024 | 07/21/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | GTR422181 | $1,000,000 | 02/27/2006 | 02/27/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | GTR422181 | $1,000,000 | 02/27/2006 | 10/01/2006 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC543429 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/19/2005 | - | - |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/15/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/29/2025 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/27/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/18/2017 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/27/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/13/2016 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/26/2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/20/2023 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/25/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/21/2020 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/25/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/18/2018 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/24/2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/16/2025 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/24/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/19/2022 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/24/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/15/2021 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/24/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/19/2019 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/21/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/19/2024 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/31/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/22/2007 |
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