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JORGE LUIS TORRES ALVAREZ

USDOT 3693374 • DBA: TRANSPORTES MONARCAS • ESMERALDA 398, MATAMOROS, TA, 87390

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,693,374
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
8681709978
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
4,090
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
ESMERALDA 398, MATAMOROS, TA, 87390
Mailing Address
1443 E JEFFERSON ST 235, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520
Contact
Phone: 8681709978

Risk Signals1 flagged

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

For-Hire — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-1291447ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX1291447FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDAug 12, 2021—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
13%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
166
Violations
381
51 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
29.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
15
Aug
41
Sep
6
Oct
Nov
5
Dec
4
Jan
5
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 166 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 166 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (381 violations from latest 100 of 166 inspections)

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Violation Summary (381 violations from latest 100 of 166 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective2207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories212—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp212—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued2008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors1613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1607Vehicle 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-2025-0001.100—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal61—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective505Vehicle 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 combination55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp41—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects416Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7F387.7F40—General/Admin
FMCSR:177.817APlacarding violation448Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7A-MCNo proof of financial responsibility408General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak32—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I30—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65FTires - flat/audibly leaking208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BAPGSteering wheel free play excessive226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.519Placard does not meet specifications20—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.332Hazmat class/division ID number missing204Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMANSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303B4I387.303B4I20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67F-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.5A3Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV11—Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602C1Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C6Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE390.21TE10—General/Admin
FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMIDMovement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10—General/Admin
FMCSR:399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.201DHazmat shipping paper format incorrect104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.202BHazmat description incomplete105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C5Placard not reading horizontally10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ARBrake - Defective Air Reservoir11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.200AHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817EPlacard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43DBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
29.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.81vs nat'l 1.80
+2.01 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 (166 inspections)

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fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (166 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 16, 202687079612INDIOS POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11TT, 393.209D, 393.65FYes
Feb 12, 202687068620FM 509TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Feb 10, 202687044087PHARR POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2RG, 396.3A1No
Feb 7, 202686991456PHARR TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILYes
Feb 6, 202687068031INDIOS POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 393.9TNo
Jan 29, 202686925083PHARR POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR6391.41APC, 392.5A3, 393.11Yes
Jan 26, 202686907571VETERANS POETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Jan 23, 202686899304VETERANS POETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11393.45B2UV, 393.9, 391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 5, 202686725173EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Dec 23, 202586661726SANTA TERESA NMUSLevel 3ATRO REMOL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 17, 202586606229YSLETA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1No
Dec 12, 202586567130TORNILLO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E-SPSLA, 393.48A-BLMACBD, 391.11B2-ZYes
Dec 11, 202586572168YSLETA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.67, 393.78, 393.95AYes
Dec 2, 202586477353TORNILLO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Oct 30, 202586219431TORNILLO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.51C-BAPGYes
Oct 21, 202586160349YSLETA POETXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9, 393.9TYes
Oct 15, 202586064754TORNILLO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.9A-LHLINo
Oct 14, 202586098688YSLETA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47E, 393.9, 393.9TSYes
Oct 13, 202586039825EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.201A-FRCLS, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.47EYes
Oct 8, 202586000269EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Sep 30, 202585972304YSLETA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4387.7F, 393.75C, 393.9No
Sep 20, 2025858570729561 RIO DEL NORTETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR21396.3A1, 392.2W, 172.519Yes
Sep 19, 202585858147YSLETA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Sep 19, 202585857071RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR OTHER17392.2W, 393.9, 393.45Yes
Sep 18, 202585842331RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2W, 393.11, 392.2CNo
Sep 17, 202585810196EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9A-LHLI, 393.83E, 393.51C-BAPGYes
Sep 17, 202585822511EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1-FYes
Sep 15, 202585804526BOTA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A2, 390.21TE, 393.78No
Sep 15, 202585804402BOTA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7177.823A-HMTVMCMID, 393.209E, 393.47EYes
Sep 12, 202585781945BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR15393.48A, 393.11, 393.43AYes
Sep 12, 202585767262EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1387.7A-MCNo
Sep 12, 202585767125EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 12, 202585781213BOTA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9, 392.2RGNo
Sep 12, 202585781944BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Sep 12, 202585767265EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1387.301ANo
Sep 12, 202585782126BOTA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RGNo
Sep 10, 202585782098YSLETA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11, 393.67, 393.9TSYes
Sep 9, 202585719458EAGLE PASS TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4399.211-CBP, 393.55D1-B, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Sep 9, 202585738498BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Q, 393.45B2UV, 393.47ANo
Sep 9, 202585781407RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR14393.9TS, 177.817A, 391.11B2-ZYes
Sep 8, 202585749922RoadsideTXLevel 2—11392.2W, 172.201D, 172.202BNo
Sep 8, 202585725853BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Q, 393.11, 396.3A1No
Sep 8, 202585719487EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1387.7A-MCNo
Sep 8, 202585719461EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 5, 202585719532EL PASO TXUSLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 5, 202585719436EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75B-TFV, 396.3A1-ALATR, 393.45D-BNo
Sep 4, 202585695360BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11, 393.45DCUV, 396.3A1No
Sep 4, 202585696217BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Sep 4, 202585695619BOTA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45B2UV, 393.47E, 393.53BMANNo
Sep 3, 202585679007EL PASO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 396.3A1-F, 393.53B-BYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

79 total · 34.2% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAT:26 02' 40.35N28 · 7 OOS
EL PASO TX26 · 7 OOS
BOTA POE18 · 6 OOS
LOS INDIOS(CUSTOM LOT)16 · 6 OOS
YSLETA POE12 · 4 OOS
LOS INDIOSTX9 · 2 OOS
LAT:25 53' 36.85N7
VETERANS POE4

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance478 · 58 OOS
Unsafe Driving42 · 4 OOS
General/Admin20 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness17 · 4 OOS

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