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RAFAEL TORRES CORTEZ

USDOT 999042 • DBA: AUTOTRANSPORTES REFRIGERADOS TORRCO • LIBRAMIENTO NTE KM 1 S/N, ZAMORA, MC, 59721

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
999,042
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
MC
Phone
3313412109
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
BOC-3 Agent
Carrier
Physical Address
LIBRAMIENTO NTE KM 1 S/N, ZAMORA, MC, 59721
Mailing Address
P O BOX 8238, HIDALGO, TX, 78557
Contact
Phone: 3313412109

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 41.3%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 17.9 percentage points above average.
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

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
For-HireMX-425333SUPERSEDEDDec 24, 2003Dec 24, 2003

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MX425333FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDDec 24, 2003—Unknown
MX425333FOR HIRE HOUSEHOLD GOODSGRANTEDFeb 7, 2002REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYDec 24, 2003
MX425333FOR HIRE PROPERTYGRANTEDFeb 7, 2002REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITYDec 24, 2003

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
46
Violations
267
30 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
41.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
4
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 46 of 46 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 46 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (267 violations from 46 inspections)

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Violation Summary (267 violations from 46 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp141—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1004Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)705Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA154—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate517Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal41—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle 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 combination33—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-2025-0001.30—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken308Vehicle 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:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303B4387.303B421—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.7F387.7F20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1)Transporting hazmat without authority119General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMANSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11URLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.403A390.403A10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
41.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+17.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
5.80vs nat'l 1.80
+4.00 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 (46 inspections)

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Inspection History (46 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 2026V262234838RoadsideTXLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableYes
Jan 26, 2026V262197950RoadsideTXLevel 3GREA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 10, 20251677001791RoadsideUSLevel 1GREAT DIVI SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Oct 18, 2025V252082312RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableNo
Sep 12, 20251677001475RoadsideUSLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER7Details unavailableYes
Jun 5, 2025V251905967RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9Details unavailableYes
May 22, 2025V251889721RoadsideTXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3Details unavailableNo
Apr 21, 2025V251826026RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6Details unavailableNo
Apr 21, 20252037000123RoadsideUSLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR6Details unavailableYes
Apr 14, 2025V251845614RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5Details unavailableNo
Apr 1, 2025V251833262RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4Details unavailableYes
Mar 9, 2025V251809432RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5Details unavailableNo
Oct 31, 20241677001034RoadsideUSLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER5Details unavailableYes
Aug 22, 2024V241497622RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6Details unavailableNo
Apr 23, 2024V241402505RoadsideTXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 11, 2024V241332719RoadsideTXLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 1, 2020sms-79276982PHARRTXUSLevel 1—10393.47(e), 393.95(b), 393.45D-BAALYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-85764874PHARR TXUSLevel 1—8393.47E, 393.205A-WRBH, 393.53B-BYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-86566184PHARR TXUSLevel 1—2396.3A1-ALBVNo
Jan 1, 2020sms-86899855FM 1016 & INTERNATIOTXLevel 3—0—No
Jan 1, 2020sms-80604657TX600 SPUR SB AT E CTXLevel 2—8393.11, 392.71(a), 393.19No
Jan 1, 2020sms-87118342RoadsideTXLevel 3—3387.303B4, 391.11B2-Z, 392.9AA1Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-84497843US 281 MM 790TXLevel 2—12393.9, 393.75C, 393.19No
Jan 1, 2020sms-86110315US 281 WB MP 792TXLevel 2—8393.9, 396.17C, 391.11B2-ZNo
Jan 1, 2020sms-87182564PHARR POETXLevel 1—10393.11LR, 393.207A, 393.45B2UVYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-87263337PHARR POETXLevel 1—18393.47A, 393.9, 393.19Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-87334496RoadsideTXLevel 2—5393.11LR, 390.21(a), 393.11URNo
Jan 1, 2020sms-87410266PHARR POETXLevel 1—24393.45B2UV, 393.75C, 390.403AYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-80783290RoadsideTXLevel 3—0—No
Jan 1, 2020sms-87479186PHARR POETXLevel 3—5392.9AA1, 387.7F, 391.11B2-ZYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-87441886RoadsideTXLevel 2—3393.75A3, 393.45Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-80963915CAGE RD SOUTH OF MILTXLevel 2—6393.11, 393.209(e), 393.75(b)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-81436235RoadsideTXLevel 2—0—No
Jan 1, 2020sms-82500688FM2557TXLevel 2—6393.9(a), 393.75(a)(1), 393.75(c)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-84133455CAGE BLVD AND US281TXLevel 2—6393.11TU, 393.209E, 393.60CNo
Jan 1, 2020sms-80396949MILITARY HIGHWAY WESTXLevel 2—6393.47E, 393.11TL, 393.53BYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-84307907RoadsideTXLevel 2—4393.11TL, 393.75A3, 393.78Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-84408313CAGE BLVDTXLevel 2—5393.11TL, 393.11TU, 393.55C1No
Jan 1, 2020sms-84789578CAGE RD AND US 281TXLevel 2—4393.11, 393.11TL, 393.55ENo
Jan 1, 2020sms-78418226PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGETXLevel 1—15393.45(b)(2), 396.5(b), 393.95(a)No
Jan 1, 2020sms-80816188PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGETXLevel 1—7387.303B4, 393.45B2UV, 393.55ENo
Jan 1, 2020sms-81130550PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGETXLevel 3—3392.2WNo
Jan 1, 2020sms-84950681PHARR POETXLevel 2—9393.11, 393.19, 393.48AYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-83047522PHARR TXUSLevel 1—8393.47E, 396.3A1-F, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-84455124PHARR TXUSLevel 1—7387.7F, 393.78A-WS, 393.95FYes
Jan 1, 2020sms-79880709PHARR TXUSLevel 2—2393.11A1-L, 393.9A-LCLNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PHARR TX5 · 3 OOS
PHARR POE5 · 5 OOS
PHARR/HIDALGO BRIDGE3
CAGE RD SOUTH OF MIL1
FM 1016 & INTERNATIO1
FM25571
MILITARY HIGHWAY WES1 · 1 OOS
TX600 SPUR SB AT E C1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance177 · 23 OOS
Unsafe Driving17 · 5 OOS
General/Admin7 · 2 OOS

Compliance Timeline

1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 24, 2003
Authority
For-Hire authority superseded
Docket MX-425333

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