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ALMA MELISSA GONZALEZ BALLESTEROS

USDOT 2985616 • DBA: GONTRA TRANSPORT • 5606 VILLANUEVA, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88295

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,985,616
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
9569653688
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
10,263
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
5606 VILLANUEVA, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88295
Mailing Address
1211 SAN DARIO AVE #306, LAREDO, TX, 78040
Contact
Phone: 9569653688

Risk Signals3 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Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded.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.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
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

Common Carrier — 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
Common CarrierMX-021531ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
For-HireMX-021531OUT_OF_SERVICEJul 12, 2024Jul 12, 2024

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
MX021531COMMONGRANTEDApr 7, 2025—Unknown
MX021531FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDApr 17, 2017OUT OF SERVICEJul 12, 2024

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jul 12, 202490 day failure to pay fineACTIVEApr 7, 2025

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
14
Violations
113
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 14 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (113 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (113 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303B4I387.303B4I20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
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-2025-0001.10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:386.83A1-OOSOFHC386.83A1-OOSOFHC11—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.82-SMRear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:386.83(a)(1)Operating after OOS order - carrier1110General/Admin
FMCSR:392.201(b)(1)392.201(b)(1)10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.303(b)(4)(i)387.303(b)(4)(i)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7(f)387.7(f)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
8.07vs nat'l 1.80
+6.27 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 (14 inspections)

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Inspection History (14 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 21, 202686899309COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR6392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA, 393.45B2UV, 393.47EYes
Dec 23, 202586679095COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B, 393.75CNo
Oct 20, 202586317769LAREDO TXUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER5393.9A-LFTSI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.19B2-BIENNIALYes
Jul 19, 202585269403LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR11393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.75A1-TEPBMNo
Feb 10, 202583835298LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR16393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.83GYes
Jan 14, 202583662948COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR12393.9, 390.21(a), 393.19Yes
Jul 23, 202482198892LAREDO TXUSLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR12393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 386.83(a)(1)Yes
Apr 24, 202481430129LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER10393.9(a), 387.303(b)(4)(i), 392.2No
Mar 25, 202481260680LAT:27 42' 29.52NTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47(e), 393.207(f), 393.53(b)No
Feb 2, 202480751438LAREDO TXUSLevel 1STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER11393.75A4-PBME, 387.303B4I, 387.7(f)Yes
Feb 1, 202480806090LAT:27 42' 29.52NTXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(c), 396.5(b)No
Nov 8, 202380121898LAREDO TXUSLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47(e), 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.78Yes
Oct 31, 202380056667LAREDO TXUSLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1387.303B4INo
Jun 1, 202378834452COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)TXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR8393.81, 393.78, 393.209(e)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 62.5% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAREDO TX8 · 5 OOS
COLUMBIA POE3 · 2 OOS
LAT:27 42' 29.52N2
COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)1

Violations by BASIC category

General/Admin9 · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving6 · 1 OOS

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-2024-0043-US1135Feb 13, 2024396.7(a)$2,000Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Apr 7, 2025
OOS
OOS order rescinded
90 day failure to pay fine
Jul 12, 2024
Authority
For-Hire authority out_of_service
Docket MX-021531
Jul 12, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Feb 13, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,000
Case TX-2024-0043-US1135 • 396.7(a)

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