- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 94 days (since Feb 12, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
MICHAEL RAMIREZ & LUIS VARGAS COLMENARES
DBA: VARGAS TRUCKING
MICHAEL RAMIREZ & LUIS VARGAS COLMENARES is a motor carrier based in ENSENADA, BN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1219221. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MICHAEL RAMIREZ & LUIS VARGAS COLMENARES is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Ensenada, BN. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for for hire.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 18% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (20) and US (6), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 24, 2015 to Oct 2, 2025 (3753 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Feb 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87060007 | Feb 17, 2026 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87036525 | Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86270178 | Nov 5, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | No |
| 85973921 | Oct 5, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5B-HWSL | No |
| 85871499 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85819051 | Sep 16, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 84409020 | Apr 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83904029 | Feb 18, 2025 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 83847496 | Feb 11, 2025 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.55B-B, 393.30-B | No |
| 83665541 | Jan 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83642076 | Jan 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83666306 | Jan 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83541243 | Jan 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | SHANDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 391.41A, 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS, 393.11A1-L | Yes |
| 83507879 | Dec 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 391.41A, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 83473806 | Dec 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-BAAL | No |
| 83329773 | Dec 5, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 83197953 | Nov 8, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83108882 | Nov 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83076342 | Nov 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82553187 | Aug 29, 2024 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9(a), 393.95(b), 393.11(b) | No |
| 82569296 | Aug 19, 2024 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.3, 395.8(a) | Yes |
| 82230516 | Jul 24, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82181454 | Jul 18, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82075953 | Jul 8, 2024 | CA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82039052 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-san-onofre--nb-if |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2, 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6502400417 | Feb 2, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA4302000059 | Mar 9, 2020 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA6751907407 | Dec 5, 2019 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA6501609723 | Nov 20, 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1801548 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1801548 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1801548 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1801548 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3753 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 24, 2015 to Oct 2, 2025 | |||||
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0001100-14-1197 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 12, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 12, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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Jun 24, 2015insurance gapCoverage gap: 3753 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 2, 2025)
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Aug 30, 2001
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 22 | 3 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 10 | 1 |
| SAN DIEGOCA | US | 4 | 0 |
| OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SAN YSIDRO BLVD | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SHANDON | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.3 | 393.3 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MX414632
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NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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