RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC

DOT 1440839 MC 543429 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
61 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 34.43% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 41.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 23

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Phone Number

(956) 722-4855

Mailing Address

8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045

Cell Phone

(956) 722-4855

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(956) 724-1834

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
20 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-09-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-07-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-07-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-07-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-07-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-09-26 BIPD/Primary AGPGA2-01310-01 $750,000 AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL A… - - ACTIVE
2025-07-21 BIPD/Primary AGPGA2-01310-01 $750,000 AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL A… 2025-10-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2024-07-21 BIPD/Primary TTT-66-2-244888 $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2025-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-06-21 BIPD/Primary TTT-49-2-233848 $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-07-21 BIPD/Primary TTT-49-2-233848 $750,000 TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE C… 2024-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-21 BIPD/Primary IPGAL-0000734-01 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-07-21 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1313-04 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2022-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-07-21 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1313-03 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2021-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-07-21 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1313-02 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2020-07-22 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-07-21 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1313 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2019-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-07-21 BIPD/Primary MAT-0003500-30859 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2018-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-12-15 BIPD/Primary MAT-0003500-30568 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2017-07-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-07-21 BIPD/Primary MAT-0003500-30568 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2016-12-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-07-21 BIPD/Primary MAT-0003400-30727 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2016-07-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-07-21 BIPD/Primary MAC-0003300-12-30081 $750,000 ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, I… 2015-07-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-09 BIPD/Primary CA 1753043 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2014-07-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 BIPD/Primary Z35726 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-10-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-02-27 BIPD/Primary GTR422181 $750,000 HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS.… 2006-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-12-13 BIPD/Primary STC567058-0 $750,000 SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-02-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

34.43%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

61 inspections · 21 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

41.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

12 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 61 Last inspection: Jul 4, 2026 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (61 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 4, 2026

V262475558

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 21, 2026

1126002792

8 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 US INTERNATIO 3HCDJAPR...

May 19, 2026

V262352501

5 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGEDV...

May 12, 2026

V262299163

11 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJGLD5...

Apr 8, 2026

V262289156

9 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX FRHT 1FUJGLD5...

Mar 28, 2026

1132001940

1 viol.
Level 2 US INTERNATIO 3HCDJAPR...

Feb 23, 2026

V262225041

4 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGLD5...

Feb 13, 2026

V262201604

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX INTL 3HCDJAPR...

Jan 28, 2026

V262209360

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Jan 14, 2026

V262185374

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJGLD5...

Jan 8, 2026

SPQXI02956

Level 3 NJ 3AKJGLDR...

Jan 8, 2026

LARJS00647

2 viol.
Level 3 LA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jan 7, 2026

V262174952

2 viol.
Level 1 TX FRHT 1FUJA6CK...

Dec 21, 2025

LARQS00844

2 viol.
Level 3 LA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Dec 10, 2025

V252145449

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLD5...
Total Inspections

61

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

61

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 7, 2023

VA • VA0233155076

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 23, 2022

IA • IA2201315878

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2022

TX • TX68H9HQE1BU

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2020

TX • TX5O29HQE1P4

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 21, 2014

AR • AR0014071209

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 5, 2007

NJ • NJ0007317103

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 15, 2006

MO • MO0000022781

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

7

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2006

TX • TX2454039010

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 13, 2006

TX • TX245395800F

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

9

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

115

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 103
OOS: 17

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

61
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

17

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

23

CDL Drivers: 23
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 3
Driver Inspections

12

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 41.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 20
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 3

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Meat Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

17

Power Units

17

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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