LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC

DOT 656482 MC 320494 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
200 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
16 units

Drivers: 17

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $7,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

915 COLLINGSWORTH ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77009

Phone Number

(713) 222-7543

Mailing Address

915 COLLINGSWORTH ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77009

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(713) 237-8227

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
28 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-09-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-02-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-09-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-07-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-10-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-10-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-10-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-10-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-10-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-10-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-10-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-12-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-12-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC320494 2003-02-14

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: $7,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
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

—

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
2025-08-30 BIPD/Primary SC25083682 $5,000,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-08-30 BIPD/Excess EXT30067309300 $2,000,000 ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY … - - ACTIVE
2025-02-12 BIPD/Primary SC24082909 $5,000,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-08-30 BIPD/Excess P-001-001410407-01 $5,000,000 AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-08-30 BIPD/Primary SC24082909 $5,000,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-02-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-08-30 BIPD/Primary 73APB007059 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2024-08-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-07-18 BIPD/Primary 73APB005630 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2023-08-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-07-18 BIPD/Primary 73APB005630 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2023-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-07-18 BIPD/Primary QTXB-52824-02 $5,000,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-07-18 BIPD/Primary QTXB-52824-01 $5,000,000 QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-07-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-16 BIPD/Primary 73APB003437 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2020-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-10-16 BIPD/Primary 73APB002709 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2019-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-10-16 BIPD/Excess EXT30000810500 $5,000,000 ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY … 2019-11-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-10-16 BIPD/Primary 73APB002089 $5,000,000 NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… 2018-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-10-16 BIPD/Primary FLP100047-01 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2017-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-10-16 BIPD/Primary FLP100047-00 $5,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2016-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00042861 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2015-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00039854 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2014-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00034366-02 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-10-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00037966 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2013-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00033732 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2011-11-12 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-10-16 BIPD/Primary CA00034366 $5,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2012-10-16 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

200 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 200 Last inspection: Jun 10, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (200 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 10, 2026

V262423576

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Jun 10, 2026

V262423575

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Jun 10, 2026

V262423574

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Jun 10, 2026

V262423518

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Jun 10, 2026

V262357969

Level 5 TX PREO 2P9H3349...

Jun 10, 2026

V262357968

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CEU3W52...

May 12, 2026

V262361365

Level 5 TX PREO 2P9H3349...

May 12, 2026

V262361360

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CE03W53...

May 12, 2026

V262361096

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

May 12, 2026

V262361093

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

May 12, 2026

V262361207

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Apr 9, 2026

V262260800

Level 5 TX PREO 2P9H3349...

Apr 9, 2026

V262260799

Level 5 TX PREO 2P9H3349...

Apr 9, 2026

V262260798

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...

Apr 9, 2026

V262260797

Level 5 TX VOLV 3CET2P62...
Total Inspections

200

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

200

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 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.

May 27, 2020

TX • TX5REAHQE1SG

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2016

TX • TX4QT8HQE1WG

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

7

Tow

Yes

May 19, 2016

TX • TX4MWAHQE16H

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 14, 2015

TX • TX4JI6HQE12K

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 7, 2015

TX • TX4HX7HQE1HI

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Oct 1, 2006

TX • TX245403901C

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

16

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

47

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 1

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

200
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

16
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

16

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

17

CDL Drivers: 17
Interstate: 17
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 17
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

16

Power Units

0

Trucks

16

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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