TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS FRONTERIZOS SA DE CV

USDOT 272072 • DBA: TEFSA • AVE LAURO VILLAR # 600, MATAMOROS, TA, 87460

ACTIVEMotor CarrierPrivate Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
272,072
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Private Carrier
State
Phone
528688140351
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
AVE LAURO VILLAR # 600, MATAMOROS, TA, 87460
Mailing Address
P O BOX 4857, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78523
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
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

For-Hire — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-230182ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Private CarrierMX-230182SUPERSEDEDJul 18, 2003Jul 18, 2003

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
MX230182FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDJul 23, 2003Unknown
MX230182PRIVATE CARRIERGRANTEDApr 9, 1990REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYJul 18, 2003

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Apr 13, 201090 day failure to pay fineACTIVEApr 16, 2010

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

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
319
Violations
343
34 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
29.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
7
Jun
11
Jul
8
Aug
11
Sep
8
Oct
12
Nov
13
Dec
9
Jan
6
Feb
12
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 319 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states319 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (343 violations from latest 100 of 319 inspections)

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Violation Summary (343 violations from latest 100 of 319 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
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-2025-0001.360Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp240Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective1208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions804Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories80Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment70Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective705Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper70Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve60Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13D2Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 199320Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C1No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199320Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C4-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.7F387.7F10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-SDriver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
29.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.43vs nat'l 1.80
+1.63 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 (319 inspections)

Showing 50 of 319

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Inspection History (319 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687492067RoadsideUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableNo
Mar 28, 202687479520VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 393.55E, 393.60CNo
Mar 18, 202687374044VETERANS POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 391.11B2-Z, 393.55D3No
Mar 18, 202687321738BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202687260645BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11A1-LCL, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.41-BNPBYes
Mar 10, 202687276748VETERANS POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.11, 393.45B2PCYes
Mar 10, 202687275893VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5BNo
Mar 10, 202687276689VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.11B2-Z, 393.41Yes
Mar 10, 202687249656BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 393.11A1-LLPL, 396.5B-LNo
Mar 9, 202687264608VETERANS POETXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.11, 393.19, 393.9TSNo
Mar 7, 202687234910BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER6391.11B2-Z, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.11B-CSSRRNo
Mar 5, 202687219589BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202687228121VETERANS POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Feb 19, 2026871517682806 IH69E SB SVC RDTXLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER6396.5B, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Feb 16, 202687058411BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LSML, 393.60C, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Feb 12, 202687039613BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F, 393.45D-BYes
Feb 11, 202687044874VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Feb 9, 202687002415BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.203B-CBP, 393.95F, 391.11B2-ZNo
Feb 5, 202687033693VETERANS POETXLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 29, 202686925540VETERANS POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.45B2UV, 393.11TL, 393.19Yes
Jan 29, 202686925387VETERANS POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UV, 393.55ENo
Jan 29, 202686948909VETERANS POETXLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202686925350VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2RG, 393.11, 393.45UVNo
Jan 24, 202686892592VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 17, 2026868657422301 COURAGE STTXLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER4391.11B2-Z, 393.13D2, 393.9No
Jan 16, 202686865464VETERANS POETXLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 13, 202686819371VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45DLPC, 393.45DLUV, 393.75AYes
Jan 12, 202686794157VETERANS POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UV, 393.78No
Dec 31, 2025867163552301 COURAGE STTXLevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK5391.11B2-Z, 393.78, 393.95AYes
Dec 26, 20258666680416M IH69E NB SVC RDTXLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER11396.5B, 391.11B2-Z, 393.11No
Dec 23, 202586679148VETERANS POETXLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER12396.3A1, 391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UVYes
Dec 17, 202586590474BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60CNo
Dec 16, 202586617513RoadsideTXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.9No
Dec 15, 202586567615BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LLPL, 393.81-HNo
Dec 13, 202586594553VETERANS POETXLevel 2GREA SEMI-TRAILER6393.9, 391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UVNo
Dec 11, 202586617370VETERANS POETXLevel 1ITNL STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.11B2-Z, 393.60C, 393.9No
Dec 9, 202586555389VETERANS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 8, 202586555354VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 8, 202586531017VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45No
Dec 4, 202586554469VETERANS POETXLevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3A1DSYEYes
Dec 3, 202586480793VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11TUNo
Nov 28, 202586431213BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER7393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B, 393.55D1-BYes
Nov 26, 202586445880VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9No
Nov 26, 202586462776VETERANS POETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3396.3A1, 393.75A2Yes
Nov 26, 202586420087BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.207A-STCB, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 22, 202586415375VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UV, 393.60CNo
Nov 21, 202586406529VETERANS POETXLevel 2GREA SEMI-TRAILER2393.11LR, 393.9No
Nov 18, 202586374284VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.83G, 393.9HYes
Nov 12, 202586364949VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95ANo
Nov 8, 202586273619BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1TRAILSTAR SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-HLLH, 391.11B2-Z, 393.95A4-EEUSNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

206 total · 25.7% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

VETERANS POE118 · 26 OOS
BROWNSVILLE TX86 · 20 OOS
LAT:25 53' 36.85N44 · 10 OOS
LAT:25 53' 36.9N17 · 2 OOS
BROWNSVILLETX11 · 7 OOS
2301 COURAGE ST8 · 3 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 22, 2018TXINJURY01
Jan 31, 2010ARINJURY02
May 7, 2005TXTOW00
Jun 2, 1993TXTOW00
May 27, 1993TXTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
TX-2022-0057-US1751Mar 24, 2022383.37(a)$2,000Carrier

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 24, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case TX-2022-0057-US1751 • 383.37(a)
Sep 22, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 16, 2010
OOS
OOS order rescinded
90 day failure to pay fine
Apr 13, 2010
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Jan 31, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 7, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2003
Authority
Jun 2, 1993
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 27, 1993
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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