- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 507 days (since Dec 26, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
RIOS & RIOS ENTERPRISES CORP
RIOS & RIOS ENTERPRISES CORP is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2462803. 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 5 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
RIOS & RIOS ENTERPRISES CORP is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Laredo, TX. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% 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
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (8 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (96.3% of violations); top code 396.3A1 (Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Stoughton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Dec 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Stoughton | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86462173 | Dec 1, 2025 | TX | 3 | 22M IH35 SB SVC RD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85953579 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.207A, 393.45B2UV, 396.3A1 | Yes |
| 84307533 | Apr 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83501001 | Dec 26, 2024 | TX | 3 | IH 35 MM 24 NB |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83052114 | Oct 28, 2024 | TX | 2 | REST AREA ON MM 59 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45B2PC, 393.205A, 393.95A | Yes |
| 82707636 | Sep 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH35 NB SVC RD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(d), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 82461555 | Aug 17, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55(e), 393.55(c)(1), 393.95(b) | No |
| 81485392 | Apr 24, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-i-35-m.m-59-rest-are |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 80840699 | Feb 11, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH 35 MM 59 NORTH |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80841013 | Feb 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | COTULLA IH 35 MM 59 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.60(d) | No |
| 79634636 | Sep 8, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(e)(1), 396.5(b), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 79131378 | Jul 13, 2023 | AL | 3 | CREOLA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
| 78611921 | Apr 29, 2023 | TX | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0008148135 | Jul 20, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2014 | MC851053-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT211536001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 211536001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2021 | Dec 26, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0041422 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2020 | Dec 26, 2021 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10720064 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2020 | Jan 25, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10720064 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2020 | Dec 26, 2020 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10720064 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2019 | Apr 8, 2020 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0709563 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2018 | Dec 26, 2019 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0709563 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2014 | Dec 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0765513 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2013 | Dec 26, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 26, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 26, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 26, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 26, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Dec 31, 2018
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Dec 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Dec 29, 2014
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Dec 26, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREOLA | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 22M IH35 SB SVC RD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| COTULLA IH 35 MM 59 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 35 MM 24 NB | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 35 MM 59 NORTH | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 NB SVC RD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| REST AREA ON MM 59 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC851053
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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13 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify RIOS & RIOS ENTERPRISES CORP
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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