RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1440839 • 8800 SAN MATEO DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-543429 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA2-01310-01 | ON FILE | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA2-01310-01 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA2-01310-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA2-01310-01 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-66-2-244888 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2024 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-49-2-233848 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-49-2-233848 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-49-2-233848 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000734-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1313-04 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1313-03 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1313-02 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1313-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 22, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1313 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2018 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30859 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30568 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2016 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003500-30568 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003400-30727 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 23, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAT-0003400-30727 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2016 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0003300-12-30081 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2014 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 1753043 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2013 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 9, 2013 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | GTR422181 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | GTR422181 | CANCELLED | Feb 27, 2006 | Feb 27, 2007 |
| SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | STC567058-0 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2005 | Feb 27, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-66-2-244888 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA2-01310-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2024 | Jul 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-49-2-233848 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000734-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2023 | Jul 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2022 | Jul 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2020 | Jul 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1313 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30859 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2018 | Jul 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30568 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003500-30568 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30727 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2016 | Jul 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MAT-0003400-30727 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-12-30081 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2015 | Jul 21, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 1753043 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2014 | Jul 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2013 | Oct 9, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | GTR422181 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2007 | Feb 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | GTR422181 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | STC567058-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2006 | Feb 27, 2006 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2024 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2023 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2021 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2020 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2019 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2018 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2017 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2016 |
| MC543429 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2007 |
| MC543429 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (133 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:382.501(a) | 382.501(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (56 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...245935 | RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 23, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSCEOLA | RAMP WEST CLAY ST, E TO E TO S | ...nknown | RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 4, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GV7990 | RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 4, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2014 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2007 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2006 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2006 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2006 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events