TECMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 3576208 • 4851 AVENIDA CREEL, SANTA TERESA, NM, 88008-9818
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-1206358 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0004560 | ON FILE | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0003411 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0003411 | REPLACED | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2022 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0003411 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2024 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0003411 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0003411 | REPLACED | May 15, 2023 | May 21, 2022 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0001920 | REPLACED | May 21, 2022 | May 15, 2023 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0001920 | REPLACED | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2023 |
| PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHP0001920 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2023 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0005094 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2021 | May 21, 2022 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0005094 | REPLACED | May 21, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 |
| COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NHC0005094 | CANCELLED | May 21, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0004560 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0003411 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0003411 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0003411 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0001920 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0001920 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2023 | May 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0001920 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0003411 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0005094 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PALOMAR SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NHP0003411 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0005094 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | NHC0005094 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1206358 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2025 |
| MC1206358 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC1206358 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2023 |
| MC1206358 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2022 |
| MC1206358 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2021 | — | 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
10 states • 266 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from latest 100 of 266 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 4 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | 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:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.33 | Operating CMV with obstructed driver view | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A1 | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (266 inspections)
Showing 50 of 266
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANTA TERESA | PETE V DOMENICI INTERNATIONAL | ...GE9107 | TECMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EL PASO | 500 ORO VERDE | ...599016 | TECMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 28, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EL PASO | MM20 NOT REPORTED | ...598990 | TECMA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records