JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA

USDOT 2389566 • DBA: GRUPO CIEN • LAZO 502, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88293

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,389,566
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8671295962
Power Units (MCS-150)
86
Drivers (MCS-150)
86
MCS-150 Mileage
70,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
LAZO 502, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88293
Mailing Address
5912 SAN BERNARDO AVE #242, LAREDO, TX, 78041
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

For-Hire — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-821451ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX821451FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDMar 28, 2013Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
22%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
1,337
Violations
329
22 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
86
Drivers (MCS-150)
86
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
54
Feb
38
Mar
8
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 1,337 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states1,337 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (329 violations from latest 100 of 1337 inspections)

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Violation Summary (329 violations from latest 100 of 1337 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.430Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak2307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate2007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective1308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment70Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation70Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)505Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing504Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201C-FRFrame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories41Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.200AHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate306Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.202BHazmat description incomplete305Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817EPlacard deteriorated/damaged204Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C5Placard not reading horizontally20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.201DHazmat shipping paper format incorrect204Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.50CSteering mechanism defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:11B2-Z11B2-Z10
fmcsr:201C-FR201C-FR10
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4-CLHA391.11B4-CLHA11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7A-MCNo proof of financial responsibility108General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.201A1Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.519Placard does not meet specifications10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.834AGeneral loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WS-6Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.50Steering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207GNo / defective air suspension exhaust control10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C4Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BMCHydraulic Master Cylinder Less Than 1/4 Full on Hydraulic Brakes11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47CBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53C-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally reading from left to right10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.29vs nat'l 1.80
+1.49 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (1337 inspections)

Showing 50 of 1,337

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Inspection History (1337 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687544933RoadsideUSLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK211B2-Z, 201C-FRNo
Apr 7, 202687521383RoadsideUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER7Details unavailableYes
Apr 7, 202687539418RoadsideTXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableNo
Apr 7, 202687539231RoadsideTXLevel 3INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Apr 7, 202687521321RoadsideUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687484832LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Apr 2, 202687498635RoadsideUSLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableYes
Apr 1, 202687475067LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.11A1-CSURR, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Mar 31, 202687487990COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47A, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Mar 31, 202687457114LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 393.75A1-TEPBMNo
Mar 31, 202687457607LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95A4-EEUS, 392.8-D, 391.11B2-ZYes
Mar 30, 202687468807COLUMBIA POETXLevel 16393.45B2UV, 172.200A, 393.47ANo
Mar 28, 202687437602LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSI, 393.55E-BYes
Mar 26, 202687417355LAREDO TXUSLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 26, 202687487187COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER8393.9, 177.817E, 393.205CYes
Mar 25, 202687406279LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Mar 25, 202687404758LAREDO TXUSLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2387.7A-MC, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 24, 202687392559LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 393.55E-B, 393.53B-BNo
Mar 23, 202687467099COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR4396.3A1, 393.207F, 396.5B-HLIWNo
Mar 23, 202687467491COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3393.45B2UV, 393.55ENo
Mar 21, 202687355931LAREDO TXUSLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 21, 202687355992LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.83H, 396.3A1-ALATRNo
Mar 19, 202687340337LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 19, 202687336807LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4396.5B-L, 393.83G, 393.207F-SLASNo
Mar 19, 202687396877COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 19, 202687386278COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR9172.201A1, 172.202B, 172.516C5Yes
Mar 19, 202687340313LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER5393.55E-B, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 18, 202687422871COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2UV, 393.75C, 393.9No
Mar 18, 202687397838COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3, 396.5BYes
Mar 18, 202687330078LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.11A1-CSURR, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 18, 202687329600LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.55D1-B, 396.5B-L, 393.95BNo
Mar 17, 202687321086LAREDO TXUSLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.95B, 393.201C-FR, 393.28-WS-6No
Mar 16, 202687308967LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.55E-BYes
Mar 14, 202687300169LAREDO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 14, 202687298351LAREDO TXUSLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.78A-WS, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 13, 202687300244LAREDO TXUSLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.11B2-Z, 392.8-D, 393.201C-FRNo
Mar 11, 202687324409COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A2, 393.45B2UV, 393.9No
Mar 9, 202687275667COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 391.11B2-Z, 393.207FNo
Mar 7, 202687248333LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 5, 202687223107LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-ALBVNo
Mar 4, 202687254106COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER1393.50No
Mar 4, 202687212992LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.55E-B, 396.3A1-ALBVNo
Mar 3, 202687253039COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3391.11B2-Z, 393.55E, 393.9TSYes
Mar 3, 202687227151COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1No
Mar 2, 202687179262LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Z, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 2, 202687195760LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45D-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-BNo
Feb 26, 202687161997LAREDO TXUSLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER4393.83H, 391.11B2-Z, 393.55D2-BNo
Feb 26, 202687161699LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3396.5B-L, 392.8-D, 393.95BNo
Feb 26, 20268718266130102 FM1472 SBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78, 393.9HNo
Feb 25, 202687204967COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207GNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

911 total · 24.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAREDO TX684 · 166 OOS
COLUMBIA POE325 · 82 OOS
LAT:27 42' 29.52N168 · 43 OOS
LAREDOTX53 · 8 OOS
COLOMBIA9 · 1 OOS
FM255 EB3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance3968 · 399 OOS
Driver Fitness229 · 21 OOS
Unsafe Driving121 · 5 OOS
General/Admin55 · 1 OOS
Unknown4
Uncategorized2

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 26, 2025TXINJURY01LAREDO18970 FM 1472 RD...713469JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA
Jun 28, 2022TXINJURY02LAREDONE 8500 BOB BULLOCK LOOP...BR1144JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA
Jun 6, 2020TXTOW00
Dec 31, 2019TXINJURY01
Feb 23, 2017TXINJURY01
Nov 13, 2014TXTOW00

Enforcement Actions

5 closed cases — FMCSA civil penalties

5 Enforcement Cases

fmcsa-enforcement
5 Enforcement Cases
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
TX-2024-0241-US0905Jun 5, 2024396.7(a)$2,000Carrier
TX-2024-0152-US1781Apr 16, 2024396.7(a)$2,000Carrier
TX-2024-0042-US1135Jan 12, 2024396.7(a)$2,000Carrier
TX-2023-5000-US1025Jan 9, 2023385.403; 387.7(a)$4,070HM Carrier
TX-2022-0178-US1781Dec 16, 2022396.7(a)$4,750Carrier

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 5, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case TX-2024-0241-US0905 • 396.7(a)
Apr 16, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case TX-2024-0152-US1781 • 396.7(a)
Jan 12, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case TX-2024-0042-US1135 • 396.7(a)
Jan 9, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $4,070
Case TX-2023-5000-US1025 • 385.403; 387.7(a)
Dec 16, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $4,750
Case TX-2022-0178-US1781 • 396.7(a)
Jun 28, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 6, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 31, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 23, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 13, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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