HECTOR MANUEL ZEPEDA RESENDEZ

USDOT 2531726 • DBA: ZEPEDA REFRIGERADOS • INDEPENDENCIA 4920, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88160

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
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
2,531,726
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8677359211
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
INDEPENDENCIA 4920, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88160
Mailing Address
3505 YORKSHIRE, LAREDO, TX, 78043
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 63.6%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 40.2 percentage points above average.
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

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

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-879982SUSPENDEDDec 24, 2015Dec 24, 2015

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX879982FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDMay 5, 2016Unknown
MX879982FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDAug 15, 2014SAFETY SUSPENSIONDec 24, 2015

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
33%
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
44
Violations
367
50 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
63.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
9.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
3
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 44 of 44 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states44 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (367 violations from 44 inspections)

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Violation Summary (367 violations from 44 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak1807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak1817Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment160Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak1207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions1104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1004Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective908Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general955Vehicle Maintenance
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-2025-0001.80Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation81Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.70Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories71Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment60Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak55Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
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 combination33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47CBrake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(c)Brake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-PAWPitman Arm - welded / missing nuts11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5A-HNLOWOil/grease leak113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50CSteering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ARBrake - Defective Air Reservoir11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.26Requirements for reflectors10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303B4I387.303B4I10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WSWiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7(f)387.7(f)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
63.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+40.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
8.34vs nat'l 1.80
+6.54 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 (44 inspections)

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Inspection History (44 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687487290COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR9393.75A1, 393.11, 393.83GNo
Mar 24, 202687382907LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER11393.9A-LHLI, 393.55E-B, 393.60CNo
Mar 19, 202687340482LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR8396.5B-L, 393.9A-LIL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Mar 6, 202687224227LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.60C, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-LNo
Mar 2, 202687179028LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER9396.5B-L, 393.209D-STPAL, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Feb 6, 202687008033COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR13393.11, 393.45UV, 393.45B2UVYes
Jan 8, 202686736741LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7392.2-SLLUCR, 393.83G, 396.5B-LYes
Dec 16, 202586633253COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 4, 202586508917COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR11393.209D, 393.45A-BHTBS, 393.47EYes
Nov 17, 202586365329COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8396.3A1, 391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UVYes
Oct 23, 202586199062COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.5B, 393.209E, 393.60CNo
Oct 21, 202586132138COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER12393.45B2UV, 393.48A, 393.47EYes
Oct 2, 202585982728COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47C, 393.78, 393.83GYes
Jul 12, 202585200255LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.78A-WSYes
Jul 5, 202585134804LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LLPL, 391.11B2-Z, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jul 4, 202585144539COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR2393.83G, 396.5BNo
Jun 11, 202584988579COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR6393.11TL, 393.60D, 393.75A3Yes
May 12, 202584700678COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.209D, 393.45UV, 393.75A3Yes
Apr 22, 202584497957COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10396.3A1, 383.23A2, 393.201DYes
Apr 11, 202584373427LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.60C, 393.78A-WS, 393.55D1-BYes
Mar 11, 202584103163LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5396.5B-L, 393.45D-B, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Mar 1, 202584012255LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.5B-L, 393.55D1-BNo
Feb 7, 202583841395COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.203C, 393.60C, 393.75A3Yes
Jan 29, 202583736655LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Dec 10, 202483351970LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.45D-B, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Dec 2, 202483295850LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.95B, 393.60C, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Nov 27, 202483369036COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.53B, 393.60CYes
Nov 4, 202483138054COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47E, 393.45B2UV, 393.48AYes
Oct 14, 202482979491COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA, 393.19, 393.60CYes
Sep 23, 202482901364COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1STER TRUCK TRACTOR13393.45, 396.5(b), 393.205(c)Yes
May 13, 202481597350LAREDO TXUSLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER8393.55(e), 393.209(e), 393.55(d)(1)Yes
Apr 19, 202481423845COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3(a)(1), 393.60(c), 393.26Yes
Mar 6, 202481109465LAT:27 42' 29.52NTXLevel 1STER TRUCK TRACTOR20393.205(c), 393.45(d), 393.75(a)(2)Yes
Feb 27, 202481030419LAT:27 42' 29.52NTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.5(b), 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e)No
Jan 23, 202480673544LAREDO TXUSLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER15393.75A2-TAOBB-6, 393.9A-LBL, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Jan 18, 202480634405LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9B-LTSO, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jan 8, 202480573909LAREDO TXUSLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER8393.55D2-B, 396.5B-L, 393.83(e)Yes
Oct 26, 202380065126LAT:27 42' 29.52NTXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER24392.2, 393.47(a), 396.5(b)Yes
Aug 16, 202379426154LAREDOTXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR12393.28-WS, 396.3A1-F, 396.5B-LYes
Aug 2, 202379345739COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)TXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER11393.75(a)(2), 393.11, 393.83(g)No
Jul 25, 202379240475LAREDOTXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 29, 202379047224COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)TXLevel 1STRG TRUCK TRACTOR11396.5(b), 393.209(e), 396.3(a)(1)No
May 4, 202378563321COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)TXLevel 1HYUN SEMI-TRAILER11396.5(b), 393.83(g), 393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 18, 202378436001LAREDOTXUSLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER5396.3A1-ALBV, 396.5B-L, 393.205C-WRYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total · 68.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

COLUMBIA POE17 · 13 OOS
LAREDO TX17 · 11 OOS
LAREDOTX3 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 24, 2015
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