TEX-MEX EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 3855842 • 22401 MINES RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045

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
3,855,842
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9562828570
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
MCS-150 Mileage
2,432,848
Physical Address
22401 MINES RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 13, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1410958ACTIVEUnknownJul 9, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDD01-RAL000233-01ON FILEJul 13, 2024Jul 13, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA959738221REPLACEDJul 26, 2023Jul 13, 2024
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA959738221REPLACEDDec 20, 2022Jul 26, 2023
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA959738221REPLACEDJul 13, 2022Dec 20, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYDD01-RAL000233-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 13, 2025Jul 13, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA959738221BIPD/PrimaryJul 13, 2024Jul 13, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA959738221BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA959738221BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2022Dec 20, 2022

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1410958COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 16, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 9, 2025
MC1410958MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 19, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
44%

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

Inspections
100
Violations
141
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.0%
Driver OOS %
7.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

7
May
5
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
7
Jan
2
Feb
5
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
6
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
5
Jan
8
Feb
6
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 100 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states100 inspections

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Violation Summary (141 violations from 100 inspections)

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Violation Summary (141 violations from 100 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate607Vehicle 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 I54Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30Hours Of Service
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-2025-0001.30Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle 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 combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit217Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLSNCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B2-SDriver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle 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 ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-SSFSliding subframe rail defective10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.41vs nat'l 1.80
-0.39 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (100 inspections)

Showing 50 of 100

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Inspection History (100 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687401851SEFFNER FLUSLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1395.3A2-HOSPRNPNo
Mar 24, 202687387002I-5 N/B SANTA NELLA SCALESCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 16, 202687316866DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.205C-WRYes
Mar 10, 202687267489DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLED, 393.45A-BHTBS, 395.8E1PCYes
Mar 9, 202687255488DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLED, 393.60CYes
Mar 7, 202687264559RoadsideTXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1391.11B2-QYes
Feb 26, 202687170431MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Q, 393.60CYes
Feb 24, 202687153410US 277TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55D3No
Feb 20, 202687097329TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 17, 202687153855FM1472 SBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.60DNo
Feb 6, 202687019707COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVNo
Feb 5, 202686974230LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60CNo
Feb 4, 202686963355LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60C, 393.75B-TFVNo
Feb 3, 202686961360DUMONT COCOLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2SLSNCNo
Jan 28, 202686913596TILFORD SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER5395.8E1PC, 391.41APC, 395.3A1-HOSPDYes
Jan 27, 20268690757826614 US277TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Q, 393.11, 395.24DYes
Jan 21, 202686856355DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3395.24D-ELDPT, 392.2-SLLLR, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jan 19, 202686867128COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1STRI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 7, 202686751342COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 29, 202586696621RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55ENo
Dec 22, 202586644322470M TX79 LOOPTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2LCNo
Nov 24, 202586415197COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2UV, 393.48ANo
Nov 24, 202586424229COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1GRDN SEMI-TRAILER2393.45, 393.45B2UVYes
Nov 19, 202586414431COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2UV, 393.55C2No
Nov 13, 202586364928COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60CNo
Nov 5, 202587461843ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 22, 20258614365922M IH35 SB SVC RDTXLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Oct 21, 202586132231COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 393.60DNo
Oct 19, 202586094398ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 16, 202586100713RAINBOW IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55E-B, 393.45D-B, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 16, 202586094544LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-QYes
Oct 13, 202586030612LONDONKYLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Sep 29, 202585950111GREENSBURG ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 25, 202585893493I-10 W/OF SR-78CALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Sep 10, 202585763025IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 4, 202585702041RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 25, 202585597243SUNDANCE POEWYLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDNNo
Aug 22, 202585576192DENVER COCOLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-INATNo
Aug 22, 202585598799IH35 SB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E, 393.9, 396.5BNo
Aug 16, 202585511253PONCHATOULA LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Aug 7, 202585460097COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 202585333782HAMMOND LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Jul 28, 202585337824WILLIAMSBURGKYLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 27, 202585400738RoadsideTXLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1395.8F01No
Jul 15, 202585226050HAMMOND LALALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Jul 9, 202585178252LAUDERDALE COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 28, 202585087030LAREDO TXUSLevel 1CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Jun 26, 202585093607IH 35 MM 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 25, 202584815599IH-35 MILE MARKER 59TXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A2, 396.3A1-SSFNo
May 13, 202584686872IH35 SB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 393.53B, 393.9Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

96 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service30 · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving17 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness10 · 6 OOS

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 19, 2024TXINJURY02SULPHUR SPRINGSS 1200 HILLCREST DR...LL1328TEX-MEX EXPRESS LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 13, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2025
Authority
Jul 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
May 19, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 26, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary

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