ELIUD ZAPATA TORRES
USDOT 3369225 • DBA: ZAPATA TRANSPORT • FUENTE DE DIANA 1055-A, REYNOSA, TA, 88740
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For-Hire | MX-1080683 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX1080683 | FOR HIRE PROPERTY | GRANTED | Dec 20, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 139 inspections
Violation Summary (488 violations from latest 100 of 139 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 46 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 39 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 35 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 27 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 23 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 15 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 10 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 10 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 10 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 8 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 8 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 8 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 4 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.7(f) | 387.7(f) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 2 | 2 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11C-LSLA | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.7B3III | 387.7B3III | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:387.7F | 387.7F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TSV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C3 | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(c) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (139 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2023-0150-US1528 | Jun 28, 2023 | 383.37(a) | $2,000 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records