CARIMEX INC
USDOT 2368156 • 4013 TRADE CENTER BLVD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-812177 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 9, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DD01-RAL000362-01 | ON FILE | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71005302 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71005302 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000477-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000477-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4073-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4073-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000458-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LA33-1800772 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | PMT3000149 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | PMT3000149 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2017 |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | MAC-0003300-14-3181 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2015 | Feb 12, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA519562 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2014 | Feb 12, 2015 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM002254-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 2013 | Feb 12, 2014 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM002254-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM002254-01 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2013 | Jun 19, 2013 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 TRM002254-01 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2013 | Feb 12, 2013 |
| REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01TRM002254 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2013 | Jun 18, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD01-RAL000362-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005302 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005302 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000477-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000477-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4073-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4073-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000458-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LA33-1800772 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3000149 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3000149 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2017 | Feb 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0003300-14-3181 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA519562 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 |
| CANCEL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM002254-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2014 | Feb 12, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM002254-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2013 | Jul 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM002254-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2013 | Jun 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01TRM002254 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2013 | Jun 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 01 TRM002254-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2013 | Feb 12, 2013 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2026 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2023 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2022 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2021 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2020 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2019 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2018 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2015 |
| MC812177 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2014 |
| MC812177 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 20, 2013 | — | 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
10 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.416(g) | 180.416(g) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 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 (39 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCCOMB | 55 | ...567633 | CARIMEX INC |
| Nov 6, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAREDO | 800 SANTA URUSLA AVE | ...485358 | CARIMEX INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...BU8033 | CARIMEX INC |
| Sep 8, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | AIRPORT RD | ...BA4135 | CARIMEX INC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2014 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records