RICARDO LOPEZ
MERCEDES, TX
DBA: VALLEY EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): RICARDO LOPEZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2855912/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240356 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceWILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 22, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 0% | — |
| 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
RICARDO LOPEZ is a motor carrier based in MERCEDES, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2855912. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RICARDO LOPEZ is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Mercedes, TX. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2 (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Utility, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Uyil | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 3.25 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 3.12 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | 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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87673452 | Apr 23, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87304030 | Mar 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.22G, 393.78, 393.9 | No |
| 86159509 | Oct 24, 2025 | TX | 3 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2, 391.41APC, 395.8F01 | Yes |
| 79398138 | Aug 12, 2023 | IN | 2 | WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55(e), 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC956275 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 11, 2016 | MC956275-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (25 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | GAT0006749 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 22, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN393284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 18, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2024 | May 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN373086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0070331 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 9, 2022 | Feb 22, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0042149 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 20, 2021 | Jun 9, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0042149 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0039900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2020 | Nov 15, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2019 | Jun 5, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-3 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-2 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2018 | Feb 22, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Aug 12, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2017 | Feb 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508288 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 22, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 22, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 9, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 16, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2024
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Feb 22, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 20, 2022
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Dec 20, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2021
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Nov 15, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2020
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Feb 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019
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Feb 22, 2019insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2018
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Feb 22, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2017
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Aug 12, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2017
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Apr 8, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 7, 2017
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Feb 22, 2017
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Feb 22, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2017insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC956275
common · N · MC
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify RICARDO LOPEZ
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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