COMETS INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 2583670 • 315 CALLE DEL NORTE SUITE 201, LAREDO, TX, 78041
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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1634109 | ON FILE | Mar 23, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1339099 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1084917 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1084917 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHS1084917 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0001648 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0004559 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0004559 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0002629 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0000798 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2019 | Mar 23, 2020 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1115989 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 866066 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 628763 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 423411 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 2015 | Mar 23, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1634109 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1339099 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2025 | Mar 23, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1084917 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1084917 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY | NHS1084917 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0001648 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0004559 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0004559 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0002629 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0000798 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2020 | Mar 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 1115989 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2019 | Mar 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 866066 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 628763 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 423411 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2026 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2025 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2023 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2022 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2021 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2020 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2019 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2018 |
| MC905043 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2017 |
| MC905043 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Mar 23, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53C-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records