VARGAS IMPORTS LLC
USDOT 3092505 • 4005 ANDY R RAMOS RD, LAREDO, TX, 78043
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1008114 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT21102A | ON FILE | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46156A | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2023 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46156A | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2019 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46156A | NAME CHANGED | Jan 24, 2019 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46156A | NAME CHANGED | Dec 27, 2018 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP46156A | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2018 | Jan 24, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT21102A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46156A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46156A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46156A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46156A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2019 | Feb 19, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP46156A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2019 | Jan 24, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1008114 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1008114 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 23, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1008114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 |
| MC1008114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2019 |
| MC1008114 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 9, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 9, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | 86542189 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY - 125 | KS | Level 2 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86543618 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.17C | No |
| Nov 22, 2025 | 86402514 | WARREN | MS | Level 2 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 85744335 | ST CLAIR MO | MO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.207F-SDAS | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 84887067 | IH35 NB | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84686930 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84645615 | NB REST AREA | TX | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 84169413 | IH 35 NB MM 59 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45DLUV, 393.83G | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82807224 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | UTBC SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82398315 | IH-35 MILE MARKER 59 | TX | Level 2 | FRUE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| May 9, 2023 | 78612486 | IH35 MM 59 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.11, 393.55(e), 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records