RIOS 3 TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3158651 • 1404 S FARM TO MARKET 492, PALMVIEW, TX, 78572
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-109613 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 28, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CIMD-2025-0261 | ON FILE | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CIMD-2025-0261 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002497 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81002497 | REPLACED | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0252 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RTX22100770 | CANCELLED | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA959952088 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA959952088 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MBC10081001 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2021 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1353-03 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2020 | Jul 25, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1353-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 30, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1353-02 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2020 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA1353 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | CIMD-2025-0261 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | CIMD-2025-0261 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002497 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2025 | Nov 29, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002497 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0252 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RTX22100770 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA959952088 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 29, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10081001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA959952088 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1353-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2021 | Jul 25, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1353-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1353-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA1353 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2025 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2024 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2023 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2022 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2020 |
| MC109613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2019 |
| MC109613 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARLINGEN | 2500 SPUR 54 | ...092635 | RIOS 3 TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SUE WARREN TRL | ...325068 | RIOS 3 TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 30, 2020 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records