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RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ

USDOT 3779168 • DBA: TRANSPORTES RACH • CARR A REYNOSA KM 30 5 SN, MATAMOROS, TA, 87550

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,779,168
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
5281288841
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
10
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
CARR A REYNOSA KM 30 5 SN, MATAMOROS, TA, 87550
Mailing Address
15802 FM 509, SAN BENITO, TX, 78586
Contact
Phone: 5281288841

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

For-Hire — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 23, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-1353957ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC23121281ON FILEDec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2024

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC22121449REPLACEDOct 3, 2023Dec 23, 2023
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC22121449CANCELLEDMar 20, 2023Oct 3, 2023
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC22121449CANCELLEDDec 23, 2022Mar 20, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC23121281BIPD/PrimaryDec 23, 2024Dec 23, 2024
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC22121449BIPD/PrimaryDec 23, 2023Dec 23, 2023
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC22121449BIPD/PrimaryOct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC22121449BIPD/PrimaryMar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX1353957FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDDec 17, 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
184
Violations
346
43 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
29.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
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
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
8
Oct
4
Nov
19
Dec
17
Jan
35
Feb
14
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 184 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 184 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (346 violations from latest 100 of 184 inspections)

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Violation Summary (346 violations from latest 100 of 184 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
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-2025-0001.500—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects2926Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective1705Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories141—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve70—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA166—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.29AEmpty package improper transportation50—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.65FTires - flat/audibly leaking508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C8Tires - other defects506Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.601107.60140—Unknown
FMCSR:171.2D-HMGRMC171.2D-HMGRMC40—Unknown
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak43—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable302Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMCPlacarding violation308Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C11-FTires - other defects306Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817APlacarding violation338Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823AMovement of damaged hazmat packages229Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation21—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.504APlacarding - table 1 materials228Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50%Movement of damaged hazmat packages229Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDMovement of damaged hazmat packages229Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7F387.7F10—General/Admin
FMCSR:172.200AHazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.47BBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.514B-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to placard bulk package when containing residue of HM as required10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43E-BBSTBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle 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: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:177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.514A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to affix placards to a bulk package when required.10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602A6-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the initial methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire on the emergency response information.10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11TTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.602AEmergency Response information not complete10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83AExhaust system location defective115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(c)390.21(c)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SABrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ARBrake - Defective Air Reservoir11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license11—Driver Fitness
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:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.84-FLFloors defective103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.93BFailure to equip truck with seatbelts10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle 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
3.46vs nat'l 1.80
+1.66 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 (184 inspections)

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Inspection History (184 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687525553RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableYes
Apr 3, 202687513849RoadsideTXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableYes
Apr 2, 202687487159CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 31, 202687467639CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.78, 393.81No
Mar 26, 202687423910CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78, 393.81No
Mar 23, 202687385043CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5387.7F, 391.11B2-Z, 392.9AA1Yes
Mar 13, 202687303289CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER8393.45DCUV, 107.601, 172.200AYes
Mar 5, 202687228174CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER8393.67, 391.11B2-Z, 393.47BYes
Mar 4, 202687212249EAGLE PASS TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3A1-ALBV, 171.2D-HMGRMC, 172.514B-HMPSNo
Mar 4, 202687216581CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 393.207F, 393.45DCUVNo
Mar 4, 202687216856INDIOS POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.43ANo
Mar 3, 202687204949CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45DLPC, 393.48A, 396.3A1BNo
Mar 3, 202687254172INDIOS POETXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.51, 393.60C, 393.78Yes
Mar 3, 202687264064FM 509TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.11TUNo
Mar 3, 202687265239FM 509TXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 3, 202687216183554M FM1021TXLevel 2KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 3, 202687198985PROGRESO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER10393.47E, 393.67C11-F, 393.78A-WSYes
Feb 28, 202687178255EAGLE PASS TXUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER6177.817E2-HMHC, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.45D-BNo
Feb 28, 202687174618LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1-F, 391.11B2-ZYes
Feb 27, 202687184001INDIOS POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11TT, 393.45DLUV, 393.83GNo
Feb 27, 202687183729CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.45DCUVNo
Feb 27, 202687178064EAGLE PASS TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 27, 202687182558CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR2393.67No
Feb 26, 202687165122CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR9107.601, 172.602A, 173.29AYes
Feb 25, 202687166399CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Z, 393.45DCUVNo
Feb 25, 202687165468CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5391.11B2-Z, 393.45DCUV, 393.67No
Feb 24, 202687166977INDIOS POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 396.3A1No
Feb 23, 202687155051CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.67, 107.601, 172.504AYes
Feb 23, 202687153615CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1No
Feb 19, 202687097824EAGLE PASS TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.48A-BMBCBDNo
Feb 18, 202687102907CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 17, 202687080525CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.78, 393.95ANo
Feb 17, 202687079865CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR7393.67, 393.11TL, 393.11TUNo
Feb 16, 202687117506INDIOS POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Feb 16, 202687067940CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.67No
Feb 13, 202687068522CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.60C, 393.78, 393.83AYes
Feb 13, 202687041083LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.45D-BNo
Feb 12, 202687044410CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR15393.67, 173.29A, 107.601Yes
Feb 11, 202687015572LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 10, 202687019380CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2UV, 393.95B, 396.3A1No
Feb 10, 202687019623CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.67No
Feb 9, 202687009199CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A3-ATIS, 393.81, 393.9No
Feb 9, 202686991663LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.205A-WRBH, 393.55D1-BYes
Feb 6, 202686975487LOS INDIOS TXUSLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.209E-SPSLA, 391.11B2-ZNo
Feb 5, 202686996313US MILITARY 281 MM 8TXLevel 2KENW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9No
Feb 5, 202686980295CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 5, 202686981120566M TX480 LOOPTXLevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95A, 393.95B, 393.95FYes
Feb 5, 202686997317CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5390.21(c), 393.209E, 393.75A3Yes
Feb 4, 2026869691090V TX480 LOOPTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209E, 396.3A1, 392.2RGNo
Feb 4, 202686968664CAMINO REAL POETXLevel 2INTE TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.95FNo
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

148 total · 27.7% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CAMINO REAL POE84 · 27 OOS
EAGLE PASS TX34 · 9 OOS
INDIOS POE12 · 2 OOS
LOS INDIOS TX9 · 2 OOS
PROGRESO TX5 · 3 OOS
0V TX480 LOOP5 · 1 OOS
EAGLE PASSTX4 · 1 OOS
CAMINO REAL PORT OF3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance452 · 46 OOS
Driver Fitness78 · 5 OOS
Unsafe Driving12 · 9 OOS
Unknown9

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 23, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 23, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 3, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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