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CARLOS RIOS NAJERA

USDOT 1181312 • DBA: RIOS EXPRESS • SAN FELIPE 742, TIJUANA, BN, 22104

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,181,312
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
BN
Phone
6199003042
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
120,000
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
SAN FELIPE 742, TIJUANA, BN, 22104
Mailing Address
9765 MARCONI DR SUITE 200 K, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92154
Contact
Phone: 6199003042

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-266908SUPERSEDEDOct 27, 2003Oct 27, 2003

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX266908FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDOct 30, 2003—Unknown
MX266908FOR HIRE HOUSEHOLD GOODSGRANTEDNov 26, 1993REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYOct 27, 2003

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
349
Violations
137
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
4
Jun
19
Jul
7
Aug
11
Sep
15
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec
14
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 349 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 349 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (137 violations from latest 100 of 349 inspections)

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Violation Summary (137 violations from latest 100 of 349 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.170—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective1104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)605Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.86B1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C11-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BLHFBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.37vs nat'l 1.80
-0.43 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (349 inspections)

Showing 50 of 349

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Inspection History (349 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687500054RoadsideUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 25, 202687412066OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 25, 202687411504OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLED, 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-ALBVNo
Mar 24, 202687418223SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.11B2-Z, 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.9A-LILNo
Mar 6, 202687244995OTAY MESA IFCALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 5, 202687244329OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 2, 202687206876OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 26, 202687168268OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 393.11A1-LCLNo
Feb 12, 202687069336OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 11, 202687036975SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 7, 202686991610SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 3, 202686997575OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 3, 202686998619OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 3, 202686955613SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.67C11-F, 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.45A-BLHFYes
Jan 30, 202686950862OTAY MESA IFCALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 30, 202686950486OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 28, 202686964127SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 26, 202686895159SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 22, 202686909871OTAY MESA IFCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LRR, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 22, 202686909660OTAY MESA IFCALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 21, 202687122818SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-LIL, 393.78A-WS, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Jan 20, 202686868600OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 19, 202687310700SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5B-LNo
Jan 13, 202686808096OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9B-LCLNo
Jan 10, 202686770436OTAY MESA IFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.43A-TPVNo
Jan 9, 202686770131OTAY MESA IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 8, 202686770276OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 6, 202686770303OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.5B-L, 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Dec 29, 202586686668OTAY MESA IFCALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 19, 202586635399OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47EYes
Dec 18, 202586602072SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B2-ZNo
Dec 18, 202586634578OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 17, 202586596977SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.81-HNo
Dec 6, 202586511085OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Dec 3, 202586487086SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.11B2-Z, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.83ENo
Dec 2, 202586486849SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.5B-L, 393.78A-WS, 391.11B2-ZNo
Nov 21, 202586424425SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 14, 202586345279OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.53B-BYes
Nov 13, 202586319650SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78A-WS, 391.11B2-ZNo
Nov 12, 202586324144OTAY MESA IFCALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 12, 202586318562SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5B-LNo
Nov 11, 202586319219SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 7, 202586319928SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 6, 202586285787OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1TRIM SEMI-TRAILER1393.207A-STCBNo
Oct 30, 202586226593OTAY MESA IFCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 29, 202586356193SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.78Yes
Oct 23, 202586144690OTAY MESA IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 22, 202586138183SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 22, 202586138182SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 17, 202586138557SAN DIEGO CAUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

260 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

OTAY MESA IF188 · 18 OOS
SAN DIEGO CA138 · 18 OOS
SAN DIEGOCA8
OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY5 · 1 OOS
OTAY MESA3
OTAY MESA CVEF3
OTAY MESA CHP INSPECTION FCLTY1
OTAY MESA CBP SOUTHBOUND1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance303 · 43 OOS
Driver Fitness21 · 3 OOS

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 27, 2003
Authority
For-Hire authority superseded
Docket MX-266908

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