TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC
USDOT 1838226 • 2450 COURAGE BLVD STE 102, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0005344 | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0004188 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0002855 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0001305 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2022 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0004175 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2022 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0002295 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000509 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1080754 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 824541 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2017 | Jan 16, 2018 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 592581 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 16, 2017 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 396493 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 592581 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 23279 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2012 | Jan 16, 2015 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCOC003843 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2011 | Jan 16, 2012 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCOC003830 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2010 | Jan 29, 2011 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCOC003830 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2010 | Jan 16, 2011 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCOC003822 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2009 | Feb 3, 2010 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCOC003822 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2009 | Jan 16, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0005344 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004188 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0002855 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0001305 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0004175 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2022 | Jan 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0002295 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000509 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2020 | Jan 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1080754 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 824541 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2018 | Jan 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 592581 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2017 | Jan 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 592581 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 23279 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 396493 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | PCOC003843 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2012 | Jan 16, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | PCOC003830 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2011 | Jan 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | PCOC003830 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2011 | Jan 16, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | PCOC003822 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2010 | Feb 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | PCOC003822 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2010 | Jan 16, 2010 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2024 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2023 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2022 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2021 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2020 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2019 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2018 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2017 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2012 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2011 |
| MC666302 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2010 |
| MC666302 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Feb 4, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 199 inspections
Violation Summary (281 violations from latest 100 of 199 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 31 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 14 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 12 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 9 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 8 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 8 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 8 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 3 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DCUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B3 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84 | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1II-CDBL | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TC | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201C | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (199 inspections)
Showing 50 of 199
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NEW ORLEANS | I-10 | ...MT6219 | TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...BV3674 | TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC |
| Jun 18, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...K91549 | TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC |
| Sep 29, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 6 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...D68750 | ADJ SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 16000 HOLLISTER ST | ...AV2999 | TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...081683 | TRANSPORTES ZUAZUA LLC |
| Feb 21, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2017 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events