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LUIS ALBERTO MELENDEZ MACIEL

USDOT 3747822 • DBA: AUTOTRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS SLN • GONZALEZ 33, MATAMOROS, TA, 87300

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
3,747,822
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
5286814963
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
42,235
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
GONZALEZ 33, MATAMOROS, TA, 87300
Mailing Address
1443 E JEFFERSON ST 235, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78520
Contact
Phone: 5286814963

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-1331968ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

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
MX1331968FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDOct 29, 2021—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
212
Violations
370
29 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
22
Aug
20
Sep
16
Oct
7
Nov
11
Dec
16
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 212 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 212 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (370 violations from latest 100 of 212 inspections)

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Violation Summary (370 violations from latest 100 of 212 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate3507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp341—Vehicle 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-2025-0001.300—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak1507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment120—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective1208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions1104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective1105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable903Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal94—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective504Vehicle 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 combination55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes418Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle 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:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCMMovement of damaged hazmat packages209Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakes228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817EPlacard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.200AHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602C1Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.834J2-HMBPHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position11—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.328DFail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65FTires - flat/audibly leaking108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10—Vehicle 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 I10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.13C1No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.70vs nat'l 1.80
+1.90 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 (212 inspections)

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fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (212 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 17, 202687102571VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Feb 3, 202687033750FM 106 AND FM 509TXLevel 3INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 27, 202686916281VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9, 393.19, 393.75A3Yes
Jan 24, 202686886450BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jan 23, 202686882413BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.55D1-B, 391.11B2-Z, 393.83GNo
Jan 21, 202686916042IH69E NB SOUTH OF SATXLevel 2—8391.11B2-Z, 393.11, 393.19Yes
Jan 20, 202686877317VETERANS POETXLevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR8391.11B2-Z, 393.47E, 393.48ANo
Jan 14, 202686866317VETERANS POETXLevel 2—2393.209E, 393.95ANo
Jan 14, 202686819824VETERANS POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55ENo
Jan 13, 202686866214VETERANS POETXLevel 2—2177.817E, 393.9No
Jan 12, 202686793963VETERANS POETXLevel 2CARM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 12, 202686764225BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LCHLNo
Jan 8, 202686794104VETERANS POETXLevel 2—3393.9, 393.95ANo
Jan 8, 202686793809VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Jan 7, 202686752553VETERANS POETXLevel 2—4391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UV, 393.9No
Jan 6, 202686793260VETERANS POETXLevel 2—5393.9, 393.45B2UV, 393.9TSNo
Jan 6, 202686752334VETERANS POETXLevel 1CARM SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2UVNo
Jan 5, 202686752214VETERANS POETXLevel 1CARM SEMI-TRAILER2393.53B, 396.5BNo
Dec 30, 202586681175BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LLPL, 396.5B-LYes
Dec 23, 202586678534VETERANS POETXLevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2UV, 393.47ANo
Dec 16, 202586632483VETERANS POETXLevel 1CARM OTHER3172.200A, 393.201D, 392.2RGNo
Dec 16, 202586617537VETERANS POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR10172.602C1, 391.11B2-Z, 393.19Yes
Dec 10, 202586594288FM 509 SB SOUTH OF FTXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9, 393.19, 393.60CYes
Dec 10, 202586534526BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1391.11B2-ZNo
Dec 9, 202586767801VETERANS POETXLevel 1CARM OTHER1393.9No
Dec 6, 202586497787BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6393.209E-SPSLA, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Dec 5, 202586509837INDIOS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45UV, 393.45B2UV, 396.5BNo
Dec 1, 202586493701IH 69 MP 17TXLevel 2CARM OTHER2393.11TL, 393.95BNo
Dec 1, 202586509046VETERANS POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55E, 393.9No
Nov 28, 2025864448480V US77 NBTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7391.11B2-Z, 393.209E, 393.47ENo
Nov 20, 202586494700VETERANS POETXLevel 1OTHR OTHER4391.11B2-Z, 393.45B2UV, 393.55ENo
Nov 18, 202586348856BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LSML, 392.9A2-C, 393.207F-SLASYes
Nov 15, 202586443999VETERANS POETXLevel 2—0—No
Nov 6, 202586285376INDIOS POETXLevel 2INTI TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9, 392.2RG, 391.11B2-ZNo
Nov 5, 202586242006LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
Nov 4, 202586240304LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1391.11B2-ZNo
Oct 31, 202586226247INDIOS POETXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2UV, 172.328D, 393.45DCUVNo
Oct 29, 202586209209INDIOS POETXLevel 2—5393.9, 391.11B2-Z, 393.45DLUVNo
Oct 25, 202586151837BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LILNo
Oct 24, 202586182902VETERANS POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2UV, 396.3A1DSYEYes
Oct 22, 202586143792INDIOS POETXLevel 2—1393.9No
Oct 20, 202586246420INDIOS POETXLevel 1—12393.9, 393.45B2UV, 392.2RGNo
Oct 16, 202586143318VETERANS POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 391.11B2-Z, 393.53BYes
Oct 16, 202586081513VETERANS POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR6391.11B2-Z, 393.11, 393.11TLNo
Oct 15, 202586143191VETERANS POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.203E, 393.47A, 396.5BNo
Oct 14, 202586081452INDIOS POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.203ENo
Oct 14, 202586045356LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Oct 14, 202586054609BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.53B-B, 393.55D2-B, 393.47A-BCFSBDNo
Oct 11, 202586098310VETERANS POETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.67No
Oct 9, 202586010888BROWNSVILLE TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR5393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LLPL, 396.5B-LYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

155 total · 25.8% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

VETERANS POE54 · 11 OOS
INDIOS POE32 · 7 OOS
LAT:26 02' 40.35N32 · 12 OOS
BROWNSVILLE TX25 · 9 OOS
LOS INDIOS TX10 · 1 OOS
LAT:25 53' 36.85N8 · 2 OOS
SAN BENITO TX7 · 2 OOS
CAMINO REAL POE4 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance682 · 65 OOS
Unsafe Driving38 · 5 OOS
Driver Fitness34 · 3 OOS
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