HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1181312-carlos-rios-najera/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CARLOS RIOS NAJERA
Doing business as RIOS EXPRESS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (619) 900-3042, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MX266908.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
30 of 221 · BN avg 16.7%
2 of 269 · BN avg 1.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 4 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The BN average covers 11,269 vehicle and 14,883 driver inspections of all BN-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
273 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 40 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 301 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | BN share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 249 | 38 | 91.2% | 92.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 23 | 2 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 23 | 0 |
| Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Z | 20 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 15 | 0 |
| Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209ESPSLA | 12 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 11 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 9 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 7 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 6 | 6 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the BN column is the mix across all BN-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1181312 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MX266908 |
| Legal name | CARLOS RIOS NAJERA |
| DBA name | RIOS EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 27 |
| Annual mileage | 120,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 16, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 23, 2003 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 15, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherMedical Supplies Furniture Electronics
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about CARLOS RIOS NAJERA
What does CARLOS RIOS NAJERA's operating authority allow?
MX266908: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CARLOS RIOS NAJERA is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking CARLOS RIOS NAJERA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1181312. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 900-3042, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MX266908, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (619) 900-3042
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIOS INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES S DE RL DE CV Review Carrier · DBA TRANSPORTES RIOS EXPRESS |
San Diego, CA | 2437397 | MC840567 | 13 | Active Current · Motus |
| SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS INC Review Carrier · DBA SAN KARLOS LOGISTICS |
San Diego, CA | 3141073 | MC99159 | 12 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| KEVIN AGUIRRE RAMIREZ Review Carrier · DBA KA TRANSPORT |
San Diego, CA | 3122697 | MC88859 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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