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MA ELENA GARCIA MORENO

USDOT 4160715 • DBA: 18 WHEELS TRANSPORT • OBREROS 221 NTE, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88105

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
4,160,715
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
9562906786
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
16,000
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
OBREROS 221 NTE, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88105
Mailing Address
11301 B PALMILLAS LOOP, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Contact
Phone: 9562906786

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-1603189ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

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
MX1603189FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDDec 20, 2023—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
62
Violations
483
22 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.6%
Driver OOS %
4.8%
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
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
12
Aug
6
Sep
9
Oct
3
Nov
7
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 62 of 62 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 62 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (483 violations from 62 inspections)

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Violation Summary (483 violations from 62 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak3907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions3304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment300—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-2025-0001.250—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak2307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective1708Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps170—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories140—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak1307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.130—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective1204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:110—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate1107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps1003Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations101—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn907Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp80—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWDSteering wheel free play excessive506Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal40—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:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53C-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:399.207B-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations20—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 combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DCUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83FExhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle 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:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13BNo retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50CSteering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.24ALighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65FTires - flat/audibly leaking108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BAPGSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50Steering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BDCBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207FAir suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207GNo / defective air suspension exhaust control10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83AExhaust system location defective115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(a)Oil/grease leak113Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-0.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
7.79vs nat'l 1.80
+5.99 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 (62 inspections)

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Inspection History (62 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687417227LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LHLI, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.55D1-BNo
Mar 16, 202687384959COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.209E, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Mar 16, 202687334543COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.53B, 393.60CYes
Mar 13, 202687323699COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.209E, 396.5BYes
Mar 12, 202687324585COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.45UV, 393.47A, 393.47EYes
Feb 11, 202687026053LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.55D1-B, 393.60CNo
Feb 9, 202687066703COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 393.55C1, 396.5B-HLIWNo
Feb 4, 202686963281LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9A-LHLI, 396.5B-L, 393.55D1-BNo
Feb 4, 202686963278LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.60C, 399.207B-CBP, 396.5B-LYes
Jan 28, 202686913735LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR16396.5B-L, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.55D1-BYes
Jan 26, 202686915734COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5391.11B2-Z, 393.209E, 393.60CNo
Jan 13, 202686806932COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.5B, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Jan 5, 202686705227LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.45D-B, 393.60C, 396.5B-LNo
Dec 22, 202586665553COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.5B, 393.95A, 393.13BNo
Dec 19, 202586679008COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45B2UV, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Dec 18, 202586627319LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR19396.5B-L, 393.53C-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Dec 18, 202586644269COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR11396.3A1, 396.5B-HLOW, 391.11B2-ZNo
Dec 17, 202586644746COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7391.11B2-Z, 393.19, 393.45B2UVNo
Dec 16, 202586617194COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E, 393.83G, 393.9HNo
Dec 8, 202586504034LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.60CYes
Nov 19, 202586445055COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.209E, 393.45DLPC, 393.50CNo
Nov 10, 202586343104COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6396.5B, 393.60C, 393.83GNo
Nov 6, 202586342952COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47A, 396.3A1B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Oct 29, 202586236241COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2UV, 393.55C1, 393.83GNo
Oct 28, 202586199086COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.3A1, 393.9H, 393.60CNo
Oct 24, 202586160444COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10396.5B-HLIW, 391.11B2-Z, 393.209ENo
Oct 23, 202586127907LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.60C, 393.55D1-B, 393.78A-WSNo
Oct 22, 202586199480COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.24A, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Oct 10, 202586029181LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.45D-B, 393.60C, 392.8-DNo
Oct 9, 202586060339COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9391.11B2-Z, 393.207A, 393.209ENo
Oct 9, 202586060011COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR12393.45DLUV, 396.5B-HLIW, 391.11B2-ZNo
Oct 3, 202585994531COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR13393.45DLUV, 396.5B, 393.11TUNo
Sep 30, 202585925234LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10391.11B2-Z, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Sep 22, 202585845690LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9A-LPL, 396.3A1-DLDSUJM, 393.60CYes
Sep 11, 202585815977COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR12393.11TL, 393.28, 393.45B2UVNo
Sep 9, 202585737959COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9H, 393.209E, 396.3A1No
Sep 6, 202585708538LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR15393.78A-WS, 393.60C, 393.203E-CBPNo
Sep 3, 202585669528LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55D1-BNo
Aug 27, 202585605533LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LHLI, 393.55D1-B, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Aug 26, 202585657271COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.50, 393.60D, 393.83GNo
Aug 26, 202585635225COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9H, 393.9, 393.95FNo
Aug 21, 202585569768COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.28, 393.47E, 393.60CNo
Aug 21, 202585570355COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209D, 396.5B-HWSLIW, 396.5BYes
Aug 19, 202585584970COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3A1B, 393.83G, 393.9HNo
Aug 15, 202585557550COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8396.5B, 393.45DLUV, 393.83GNo
Aug 13, 202585545010COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9H, 396.5B-HLIW, 396.5BNo
Aug 12, 202585466650LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9391.11B2-Z, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Aug 7, 202585460479COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.45B2UV, 393.60C, 393.78No
Aug 7, 202585436148LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR18393.45B2-B-AIR, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 391.11B2-ZYes
Aug 1, 202585400142COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.5B, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

60 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

COLUMBIA POE37 · 5 OOS
LAREDO TX23 · 10 OOS
LAT:27 42' 29.52N2 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance451 · 17 OOS
Driver Fitness29 · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving2 · 1 OOS

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