RICARDO LOPEZ
USDOT 2855912 • DBA: VALLEY EXPRESS • 13236 MILE 2 W UNIT L, MERCEDES, TX, 78570
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,855,912
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9562725886
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
32,448
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
13236 MILE 2 W UNIT L, MERCEDES, TX, 78570
Mailing Address
PO BOX 25, MERCEDES, TX, 78570
Contact
Phone: 9562725886
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 33.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 9, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-956275 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN393284 | ON FILE | Jan 9, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN393284 | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN393284 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN373086 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2024 | May 16, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN373086 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN373086 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0070331 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2022 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0042149 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2021 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0042149 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0039900 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2020 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-3 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-3 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-3 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-3 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-3 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2017 | Aug 12, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288-01 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508288 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0070331 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0042149 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0042149 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0039900 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2020 | Feb 22, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 10, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2018 | Feb 22, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2017 | Aug 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2022 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2021 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2019 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2019 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2018 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2017 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2017 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2017 |
| MC956275 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2017 |
| MC956275 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
75%
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
3
Violations
13
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
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
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 3 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (13 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87304030 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.60C, 393.78, 393.9 | No |
| Oct 24, 2025 | 86159509 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 383.23A2, 391.41APC, 395.8F01 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 79398138 | WB | IN | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8(f)(1), 392.2, 393.55(e) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
2 total · 50.0% OOS
2025-102026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
US77 RIVIERA SCALE2 · 1 OOS
WB1
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 22, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 29, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2026
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 16, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 9, 2022
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2020
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 10, 2020
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 5, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 17, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 12, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 8, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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