MONTES EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2381216 • 13491 S UNITEC DR, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-817796 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD | AGPGA1-00632-01 | ACTIVE | Jul 16, 2025 | — |
| AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | AGPGA1-00632-01 | ON FILE | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000853-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2023 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0067 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2023 | Jul 16, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L5798 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2022 | Jul 16, 2023 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-193619-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 26, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-193619-00 | REPLACED | Sep 26, 2021 | Jul 16, 2022 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-193619-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2021 | Sep 26, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000590-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WGTTX000590-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2019 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1175954 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2018 | Jul 6, 2019 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ18L4166 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508449-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508449 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508449 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508449 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02289-15 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-02289-14 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514918 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514918 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TXA514918 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2013 | Aug 7, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA1-00632-01 | BIPD | Unknown | Unknown |
| CANCEL | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO | AGPGA1-00632-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000853-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L5798 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2023 | Jul 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0067 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2023 | Jul 16, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-193619-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-193619-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2022 | Jul 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-193619-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2021 | Sep 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000590-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WGTTX000590-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1175954 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2019 | Jul 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ18L4166 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508449-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508449 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508449 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2016 | Dec 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508449 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02289-15 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02289-14 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2015 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514918 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514918 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2013 | Aug 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA514918 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-817796 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2025 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2024 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2023 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2021 |
| MC817796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 4, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2020 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2019 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2018 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2017 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2016 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2016 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2014 |
| MC817796 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2013 |
| MC817796 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2013 | REVOKED | Jul 14, 2021 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15(g) | Onboard recording device info not available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2024 | 83158175 | 13400 S UNITEC DR | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.60C, 393.78 | No |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82576354 | IH35 SB MP 100 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c), 393.78 | No |
| Jun 12, 2024 | 81892725 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 396.17(c), 393.45(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 81816240 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE | TX | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.95(a), 396.3(a)(1), 396.5(b) | No |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 81116120 | KEWANEE INSPEC. STATION/ EAST. | MS | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 395.15(g), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79073528 | ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40, | NC | Level 3 | WABA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records