TRANSPORTES UNIDOS CASTANEDA SAPI DE CV

USDOT 780407 • DBA: TRUCKA • CARR A LAGUAYANA KM 1 5, SAN FCO DE LOS ROMA, AG, 20355

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
780,407
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
524492051726
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
MCS-150 Mileage
70,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
CARR A LAGUAYANA KM 1 5, SAN FCO DE LOS ROMA, AG, 20355
Mailing Address
9505 MINES RD STE 116, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
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-347893INACTIVEDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2003

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX347893FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDMay 21, 2004Unknown
MX347893FOR HIRE HOUSEHOLD GOODSGRANTEDNov 16, 1998FAILURE TO REAPPLYNov 20, 2003

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jan 20, 202090 day failure to pay fineACTIVEJan 21, 2020

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
381
Violations
349
35 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec
15
Jan
11
Feb
9
Mar
7
Apr
8
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
5
Oct
5
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
7
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 381 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states381 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (349 violations from latest 100 of 381 inspections)

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Violation Summary (349 violations from latest 100 of 381 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment240Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak1707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective1608Vehicle 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-2025-0001.150Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak1507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective1308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective1207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve110Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)1005Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective904Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories90Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.80Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions804Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective705Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps663Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp43Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective437Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment30Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47CBrake actuators/chambers defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53C-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SUBLSuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMANSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7F387.7F10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303B4I387.303B4I10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle 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 agency10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TRDLTie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-LT25Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70BCoupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBDBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7B3II-MC387.7B3II-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45BExpired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WS-6Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.31F387.31F10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+6.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.49vs nat'l 1.80
+1.69 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 (381 inspections)

Showing 50 of 381

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Inspection History (381 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687437811LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45D-B, 393.55D1-B, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 26, 202687487099COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47A, 393.78, 393.9No
Feb 27, 202687205337COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.95A, 396.3A1No
Feb 24, 202687183377I-35 NB MILE MARKERTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Feb 24, 202687126502LAREDO TXUSLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.83G, 393.78A-WSNo
Feb 24, 202687135869LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95B, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Feb 4, 202686963357LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER7393.53BMAN, 393.47E, 393.83GYes
Feb 2, 202686935912LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-ALBV, 396.5B-L, 393.48A-BIBDNo
Feb 2, 202686935911LAREDO TXUSLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-ALBV, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 26, 202686896385LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-B, 391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 19, 202686831586LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER8393.53B-B, 393.47E, 393.95A1Yes
Dec 17, 20258664457914M IH35 NBTXLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202586455133LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55E-B, 396.3A1-ALBV, 393.209E-SPSLANo
Nov 24, 202586409862LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 391.11B2-Z, 393.51C-BLPWYes
Nov 20, 202586388890LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Nov 19, 202586370576LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.47E, 393.55D2-BNo
Nov 9, 202586300951RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207AYes
Oct 29, 202586176655LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER6391.11B2-Z, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.55D2-BYes
Oct 20, 202586317763LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.83EYes
Oct 16, 202586121244COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47C, 396.3A1B, 396.5BNo
Oct 15, 202586438610LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202585935299LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3393.83G, 393.55E-B, 391.11B2-ZNo
Sep 26, 202585903193LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3391.11B2-Z, 393.83G, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Sep 16, 202585787865LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 393.40A-B, 396.5B-LNo
Sep 3, 202585690889LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.83G, 393.25E-LNo
Sep 1, 202585650235LAREDO TXUSLevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER18393.60C, 396.5B-L, 393.83GNo
Aug 25, 20258562356615M IH35 NB SVC RDTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11TU, 393.19, 393.9TSNo
Aug 24, 20258562272114M IH35 NBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.19, 393.78, 393.9TSNo
Aug 18, 202585622991IH35 NBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75C, 393.78, 393.9TSNo
Aug 6, 20258547321815M IH35 NBTXLevel 2INTC TRUCK TRACTOR3393.30, 393.45B2PC, 396.5BNo
Aug 5, 202585443931COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4383.23A2, 391.41APC, 393.11Yes
Aug 4, 202585443641COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47E, 393.53B, 396.5BNo
Jul 17, 202585276466COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.45B2UV, 393.45DLPC, 393.9TSNo
Jul 16, 202585253639LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-B, 393.207F-SLASNo
Jul 9, 202585310708COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9H, 396.3A1DSUJ, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Jul 3, 202585123781LAREDO TXUSLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR8393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.207A-SUBL, 393.47EYes
Jul 2, 202585143993COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60C, 396.5BNo
Jun 18, 202585031163COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11, 393.75A3, 393.83GYes
Jun 11, 202584965444COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.5B, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Jun 6, 202584883130LAREDO TXUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER4393.78A-WS, 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.55D2-BNo
Jun 5, 202584904019COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.207A, 393.11TL, 393.47EYes
Jun 2, 202584887374COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47E, 393.53B, 393.78No
May 27, 202584844429COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
May 20, 202584768204COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47C, 396.3A1, 396.3A1-TRDLYes
May 20, 202584728003LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.55E-BYes
May 16, 202584768162COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3393.207A, 393.45DLUV, 393.95FYes
May 13, 202584651339LAREDO TXUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 393.83G, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
May 7, 202584611063LAREDO TXUSLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11A1-LLPL, 393.78A-WSNo
May 4, 202584594422IH35 NBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11TUNo
May 1, 202584583999COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55C1, 393.70B, 393.95ANo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

190 total · 25.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAREDO TX128 · 35 OOS
LAT:27 42' 29.52N89 · 26 OOS
COLUMBIA POE68 · 19 OOS
LAREDOTX24 · 4 OOS
COLOMBIA4 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 22, 2022TXTOW00LAREDO8300 KILLAM INDUSTRIAL BLVD...556791TRANSPORTES UNIDOS CASTANEDA SAPI DE CV

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 22, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2020
OOS
OOS order rescinded
90 day failure to pay fine
Jan 20, 2020
OOS
OOS order issued
90 day failure to pay fine
Dec 1, 2003
Authority

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