RAFAEL ROMERO DE LA GARZA
DBA: AUTOTRANSPORTES RODEGA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 active operating authority
- BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RAFAEL ROMERO DE LA GARZA (USDOT 3779212) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): RAFAEL ROMERO DE LA GARZA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history — Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3779212/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 66/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 66/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history for this USDOT.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 38.2% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No BIPD/Primary in data
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 114 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 92 | 92 | 11 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 35 | 5 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 38.04% | 45.45% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RAFAEL ROMERO DE LA GARZA is a motor carrier based in MATAMOROS, TA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3779212. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 9 drivers, with 114 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RAFAEL ROMERO DE LA GARZA is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Matamoros, TA. Across 90 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 38.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for for hire.
90 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (53) and US (37), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
38.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.4% of violations); top code 393.45B2UV (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 44 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; International, Unknown, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 52 | |
| Unknown | 32 | |
| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Other | 8 | |
| Inti | 7 | |
| Inte | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 27 | — | 1.51 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | — | 14.15 | 14 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (114 rows) View all 114 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88202697 | Jun 20, 2026 | US | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 387.7F, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 87675445 | Apr 21, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 5B-HLIW, 5B, 47E | No |
| 87117505 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | INDIOS POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.95A, 392.2RG, 393.55D3 | No |
| 86992382 | Feb 9, 2026 | US | 1 | BROWNSVILLE TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.11A1-LLPL, 177.817A-HMPSPMC, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86968518 | Feb 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | VETERANS POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.45B2UV, 393.9TS, 393.55E | No |
| 86949084 | Jan 28, 2026 | TX | 1 | COLUMBIA POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.45B2UV, 393.48A | Yes |
| 86867354 | Jan 19, 2026 | TX | 1 | VETERANS POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3, 393.48A, 393.207C | Yes |
| 86768205 | Jan 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.9, 393.45B2UV, 172.328D | Yes |
| 86709569 | Dec 30, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 177.817A, 172.502A1, 392.2W | Yes |
| 86148325 | Oct 24, 2025 | US | 1 | BROWNSVILLE TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.78, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85990262 | Oct 8, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.55E-B, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 85977248 | Oct 6, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47E, 393.55E-B, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85972405 | Oct 3, 2025 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2UV, 393.60C, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 85926981 | Oct 1, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 85909825 | Sep 25, 2025 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45, 393.45B2UV, 180.407A | Yes |
| 85886024 | Sep 25, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85857766 | Sep 22, 2025 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 393.45B2UV, 393.9TS, 393.55E | No |
| 85816595 | Sep 17, 2025 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45B2UV, 393.60C, 396.3A1 | No |
| 85776485 | Sep 15, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.47A-BCFSBD | Yes |
| 85746178 | Sep 11, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85733972 | Sep 10, 2025 | US | 1 | SAN BENITO TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.78A-WS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85651293 | Sep 1, 2025 | US | 1 | SAN BENITO TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LSML, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 85630643 | Aug 29, 2025 | US | 1 | LOS INDIOS TX |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.5A-HNL, 396.5B-L, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 85605370 | Aug 27, 2025 | US | 1 | SAN BENITO TX |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.60C, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 85585816 | Aug 21, 2025 | TX | 1 | INDIOS POE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.45B2UV, 391.11B2-Z, 393.55E | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 3, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIOS POE | TX | 35 | 12 |
| LOS INDIOS TX | US | 15 | 10 |
| BROWNSVILLE TX | US | 13 | 4 |
| VETERANS POE | TX | 11 | 3 |
| SAN BENITO TX | US | 9 | 3 |
| BROWNSVILLETX | US | 5 | 1 |
| COLUMBIA POE | TX | 3 | 2 |
| 2301 COURAGE ST | TX | 1 | 0 |
| FM509 NB FM509 NB | TX | 1 | 0 |
| FM511 NB | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 3 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
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