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GERARDO CAVAZOS SALAZAR

USDOT 861774 • DBA: CAVAZOS TRANSFER INC • CANALES #7010, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88120

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
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
861,774
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
TA
Phone
8677124913
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
20,000
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
CANALES #7010, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88120
Mailing Address
#2502 FLORES, LAREDO, TX, 78040
Contact
Phone: 8677124913

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

Active Authority
0
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-374982SUPERSEDEDApr 21, 2004Apr 21, 2004

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
MX374982FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDApr 21, 2004—Unknown
MX374982FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDMar 9, 2000REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYApr 21, 2004

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
18%
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
84
Violations
246
22 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.9%
Driver OOS %
2.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
5
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 84 of 84 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 84 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (246 violations from 84 inspections)

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Violation Summary (246 violations from 84 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
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-2025-0001.140—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment140—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak1407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.130—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak1207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak1007Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general805Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories70—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak66—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT40—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50DSteering mechanism defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C11-FTires - other defects206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only.22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(c)Brake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50(c)Steering mechanism defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28-WS-6Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83HExhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.67(c)(11)Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SUBLSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.93vs nat'l 1.80
+1.13 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 (84 inspections)

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Inspection History (84 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687488141COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.50D, 393.75B, 396.5BNo
Mar 27, 202687466875COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR3391.11B2-Z, 396.3A1, 396.5BNo
Mar 26, 202687487186COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.60D, 393.83G, 396.5BNo
Mar 21, 202687355853LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Mar 16, 202687441364FM255 EB AT FM1472TXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5BNo
Mar 10, 202687258447LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 396.5B-L, 393.83GYes
Mar 9, 20268732434930102 FM1472 SBTXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1No
Feb 27, 202687227952COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.45B2UV, 393.53BNo
Feb 27, 202687177980LAREDO TXUSLevel 1CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.83G, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.53B-BNo
Feb 18, 202687154350COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2UV, 393.75A3Yes
Feb 13, 20268706665230102 FM1472 SBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.83GNo
Feb 11, 202687080297COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR7393.209E, 393.47A, 393.47ENo
Feb 5, 202686973816LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Feb 4, 202686963340LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 391.11B2-ZYes
Jan 2, 202686717038COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75B, 396.5BNo
Dec 23, 202586648193LAREDO TXUSLevel 1CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.47E, 393.53B-B, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Nov 5, 202586265974COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER9393.45B2UV, 393.203C, 393.45UVYes
Nov 4, 202586284657COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER4393.47A, 393.75A3, 396.3A1BYes
Nov 3, 202586219467LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Oct 31, 202586226339COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTE TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9, 393.11UR, 393.45B2UVNo
Oct 7, 202586017444COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2UV, 396.3A1No
Sep 16, 202585788141LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Sep 12, 202585827055COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55ENo
Sep 11, 202585745686LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.47E, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.53B-BNo
Sep 11, 202585757868LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1391.11B2-ZNo
Aug 25, 202585580436LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4391.11B2-Z, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Aug 14, 202585544983COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2UV, 393.75A2, 393.9No
Aug 5, 202585407015LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B2-Z, 396.5B-LNo
Aug 4, 202585407623LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 393.28-WS-6No
Aug 4, 202585394657LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 391.11B2-ZNo
Jul 30, 202585369236LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Jul 28, 202585346906LAREDO TXUSLevel 2CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LCHLNo
Jul 21, 202585271343LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.209E-SPSLA, 396.5B-L, 393.83GNo
Jun 16, 20258523398310600 RIVERBANK DRTXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 13, 202584946016LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LIL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.9A-LHLINo
Jun 10, 202584977558FM 255 EBTXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A, 396.3A1BNo
Jun 4, 202584861090LAREDO TXUSLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LCL, 393.83G, 393.83HNo
May 22, 202584804093COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2391.11B4, 393.75A3Yes
May 17, 202584713252LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21TB2-DOTNo
May 15, 202584678285LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3390.21TB2-DOT, 396.5B-L, 396.3A1-DLDSUJMYes
May 5, 202584579580LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL, 396.5B-LYes
Apr 25, 202584568015COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR3393.209E, 393.45B2UV, 396.5BNo
Mar 26, 202584306847COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9TSYes
Mar 19, 202584162623LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5392.9A2-C, 393.55E-B, 393.83GYes
Feb 19, 202583932875COLUMBIA POETXLevel 1INTI TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3, 396.3A1, 396.5BYes
Feb 3, 202583763807LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 3, 202583764568LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.209E-SPSRLF, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.9A-LHLINo
Jan 28, 202583724403LAREDO TXUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5B-LNo
Jan 27, 202583731061COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2INTI TRUCK TRACTOR4393.11TU, 393.75A3, 393.78Yes
Jan 27, 202583731649COLUMBIA POETXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A2, 393.83G, 393.95ANo
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

65 total · 23.1% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LAREDO TX38 · 9 OOS
COLUMBIA POE22 · 7 OOS
LAT:27 42' 29.52N11
COLUMBIA(CUSTOM LOT)4
30102 FM1472 SB2
10600 RIVERBANK DR1
LAREDOTX1
13600 N LAMAR DR1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance223 · 19 OOS
Driver Fitness16 · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving1 · 1 OOS

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
TX-2022-0153-US1781Oct 18, 2022396.7(a)$3,960Carrier

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 18, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $3,960
Case TX-2022-0153-US1781 • 396.7(a)
Apr 21, 2004
Authority
For-Hire authority superseded
Docket MX-374982

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