TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V
TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Rio Bravo, TA. Across 147 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.2% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 active operating authority
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V (USDOT 557971) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 2.00% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 25.7% vs peer 12.5% • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. On file: • 1 active operating authority Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/557971/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25.7% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65025 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2003-02-18 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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Operating AuthorityMX234665ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 | 19 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 241 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 147 | 147 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 35 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 2.04% | 23.81% | 100% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V had 147 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 25.2%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 9.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
147 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (106) and US (41).
25.2% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (11.6% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 27 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, 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 65,025 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 94 | |
| Utility | 82 | |
| Freightliner | 27 | |
| Whgm | 16 | |
| International | 14 | |
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Inte | 11 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 20 | — | 0.53 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 142 | — | 8.96 | 9 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (241 rows) View all 241 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88898520 | Sep 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
TRUCK TRACTOR
TA 601DS9
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F469664
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5 | 393.51C-BAPG, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 88805884 | Aug 26, 2026 | US | 1 | PHARR TX |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 88694006 | Aug 13, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88695322 | Aug 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 396.3A1, 393.83G | No |
| 88659773 | Aug 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88625292 | Aug 6, 2026 | US | 3 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88615213 | Aug 5, 2026 | US | 3 | — |
WHITEGMC TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volvo
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0 | — | No |
| 88578560 | Jul 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 393.55E | No |
| 88538602 | Jul 28, 2026 | US | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88379465 | Jul 8, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
TA 515DT1
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463405
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 396.5B-HWSLIW | No |
| 88321289 | Jul 3, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1DLDSYEL, 393.209D-STBSP | Yes |
| 88242319 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3, 393.45B2UV, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88194804 | Jun 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.207F, 396.3A1, 396.5B | No |
| 88186244 | Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A2, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88164000 | Jun 15, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1B, 396.3A1, 393.83G | No |
| 88121384 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
WHITEGMC TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Whgm
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4 | 396.3A1, 396.5B, 393.83G | No |
| 88121737 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87994982 | May 28, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
WHITEGMC TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volvo
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8 | 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.75A2, 393.11 | No |
| 87984615 | May 27, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87900087 | May 19, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87839376 | May 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 87704341 | Apr 27, 2026 | TX | 1 | PHARR POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87676000 | Apr 21, 2026 | TX | 1 | PHARR POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 83G, 55C1, 45B2UV | No |
| 87393483 | Mar 25, 2026 | US | 1 | PHARR TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.205C-WR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LSML | Yes |
| 87441771 | Mar 24, 2026 | TX | 1 | PHARR POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1DSUJ, 393.207A, 396.5B-HWSLIW | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX78I9HQE1O0 | Aug 26, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MNT 57727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 24, 1994 | Jan 24, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MNT40536 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 24, 1994 | Oct 28, 1994 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHARR POE | TX | 85 | 16 |
| PHARR TX | US | 43 | 21 |
| FM 1016 | TX | 4 | 0 |
| US 281 | TX | 4 | 0 |
| INDIOS POE | TX | 3 | 0 |
| US MILITARY HIGHWAY | TX | 3 | 1 |
| PHARRTX | US | 3 | 0 |
| 10000 S CAGE BLVD | TX | 1 | 1 |
| CAGE BLVD | TX | 1 | 0 |
| CAGE BLVD S OF US281 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
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Docket MX234665
common · ACTIVE · MX
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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241 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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