JUAN M RAMIREZ AMES AND CARLOS FERNANDO MENDEZ JR
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Private Carrier gap · 1546 days Inactive Dec 28, 1989 → reinstated Mar 23, 1994
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 active operating authority
- BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JUAN M RAMIREZ AMES AND CARLOS FERNANDO MENDEZ JR (USDOT 264875) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JUAN MARTIN RAMIREZ AMES (Partner) Organization: PARTNERSHIP Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Private Carrier gap · 1546 days — Inactive Dec 28, 1989 → reinstated Mar 23, 1994 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/264875/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144050 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No active policies on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 53 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 102 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.06% | 22.58% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JUAN M RAMIREZ AMES AND CARLOS FERNANDO MENDEZ JR is a partnership based in TIJUANA, BN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 264875. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 102 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.6%. 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.
JUAN M RAMIREZ AMES AND CARLOS FERNANDO MENDEZ JR is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a partnership, with 36 years on FMCSA's records, based in Tijuana, BN. Across 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for private, contract, and for hire.
71 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (66) and US (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Utility, Kenworth, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Private Carrier authority was inactive from Dec 28, 1989 to Mar 23, 1994 (1546 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 58 | 15 | 25.9% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| US (US) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | May 16, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 54 | |
| Kenworth | 53 | |
| International | 18 | |
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| CIMC | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Abtr | 3 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.65 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | — | 10.09 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (102 rows) View all 102 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87489185 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
INTERNATIONAL SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87411348 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87243679 | Mar 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kenworth
|
0 | — | No |
| 87244287 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.5B-HWSL | No |
| 87193724 | Mar 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.95A3 | No |
| 87034570 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 86997567 | Feb 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
|
0 | — | No |
| 86951406 | Jan 31, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86908496 | Jan 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86908413 | Jan 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
|
14 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.209D-STGBL, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86909973 | Jan 24, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86847937 | Jan 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86844930 | Jan 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.40A-B, 392.2-SLLEQP, 390.3E3-MC | Yes |
| 86847076 | Jan 16, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86719815 | Jan 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86672849 | Dec 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | — | No |
| 86671480 | Dec 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86671592 | Dec 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.60C | No |
| 86636656 | Dec 18, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86585081 | Dec 15, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.104F3-C | No |
| 86247983 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86172747 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86145014 | Oct 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86100610 | Oct 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 86011817 | Oct 9, 2025 | AZ | 2 | MARANA AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11B-CSURR | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6752301597 | Mar 28, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6502111276 | Sep 8, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006538584 | Jun 6, 2014 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0000527780 | Oct 26, 2002 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH75605801 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 9, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | OC10PKG015776 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2010 | Jun 9, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | OC10PKG015776 | CARGO | — | Feb 3, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 26, 2023
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Jun 9, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 15, 1999
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Mar 23, 1994
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Dec 28, 1989
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Dec 28, 1989authority gapPrivate Carrier authority inactive: 1546 days (through Mar 23, 1994)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 73 | 16 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 8 | 2 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 5 | 3 |
| OTAY MESA INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 4 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| MARANA AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CALEXICO IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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