- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 230 days (since Oct 1, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
RIO IMPORTERS USA INC
RIO IMPORTERS USA INC is a motor carrier based in CAROL STREAM, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2442431. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RIO IMPORTERS USA INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Carol Stream, IL. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 120% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (2) and TX (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (66.7% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87681829 | Apr 24, 2026 | KS | 3 | ALMA KS |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87537229 | Apr 9, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | No |
| 87180857 | Feb 28, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86380059 | Nov 19, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A3II | No |
| 86313662 | Nov 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85657036 | Sep 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85035889 | Jun 24, 2025 | OR | 3 | KLAMATH FALLS OR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 84767077 | May 21, 2025 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83455511 | Dec 19, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 83194640 | Nov 18, 2024 | IL | 3 | I55 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83101687 | Nov 7, 2024 | MO | 2 | SILVA MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81552613 | May 7, 2024 | US | 1 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81048578 | Mar 5, 2024 | IL | 3 | I55 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80797810 | Feb 8, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80146315 | Nov 12, 2023 | MO | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79967770 | Oct 20, 2023 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.11, 393.45(d), 393.60(c) | No |
| 78376278 | Apr 17, 2023 | IN | 2 | in-#55--i-70--wb--wayne |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.55(c)(2), 395.22(h)(4) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT1909506191 | Nov 20, 2019 | UT | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | FF058504 | Freight Forwarder | DISMISSED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2013 | MC842645-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT10384A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2023 | Oct 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT10384A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2023 | Sep 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0600200 | SURETY | Oct 24, 2020 | Oct 24, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10081018 | SURETY | Oct 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN226485 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2017 | Nov 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN226485 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2017 | Oct 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB12237400150 | SURETY | Oct 24, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS069207 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2016 | Oct 29, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057227 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 29, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 4012665 | SURETY | Jul 20, 2015 | Aug 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS039299 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 30, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS039299 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 26, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN135742 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2013 | Oct 29, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Nov 23, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2023insuranceCANCEL — GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
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Mar 7, 2023
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Oct 24, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2017
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Oct 29, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 31, 2016
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Oct 29, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Aug 27, 2016insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 26, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 30, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 29, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 23, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I55 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-88 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| ALMA KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| SILVA MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| KLAMATH FALLS OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC842645
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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Docket FF058504
Freight Forwarder · DISMISSED · FF
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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