TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V
USDOT 557971 • PONIENTE 5 NO 234, RIO BRAVO, TA, 88910
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MNT 57727 | ON FILE | Oct 24, 1994 | Jan 24, 1995 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MNT40536 | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 1994 | Oct 28, 1994 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MNT 57727 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 1995 | Jan 24, 1995 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MNT40536 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 1994 | Oct 28, 1994 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX234665 | FOR HIRE PROPERTY | GRANTED | Feb 18, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MX234665 | PRIVATE CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1990 | REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY | Feb 18, 2003 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 218 inspections
Violation Summary (292 violations from latest 100 of 218 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 19 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 19 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 17 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 17 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 14 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 13 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 11 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 11 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 9 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65F | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSLC | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.601 | 107.601 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:387.7A-MC | No proof of financial responsibility | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47C | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207E | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.7F | 387.7F | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver 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 I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C2 | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.84-FL | Floors defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (218 inspections)
Showing 50 of 218
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HIDALGO | 1000 281 HWY | ...133021 | TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS DE LA TORRE S A DE C V |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records