HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1440839-rio-grande-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (956) 722-4855, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC543429.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC543429 | Primary | AGRICULTURAL WORKERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO Policy AGPGA2-01310-01 · 91X | $750,000 | Sep 26, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
12 of 37 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 47 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | US | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | AR | 3 | 4 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 21, 2026 | US | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| May 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | TX | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Mar 28, 2026 | US | 2 | 1 | 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
105 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 120 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 14 | 87.6% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 1.9% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 6 | 6 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 5 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 5 | 0 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 4 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 4 | 0 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 3 | 2 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 | 1440839 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC543429 |
| Legal name | RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 1,233,704 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 6, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherAuto Parts
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.
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Questions about RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
What does RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC543429: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1440839. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 722-4855, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC543429, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (956) 722-4855
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO GRANDE CARTAGE COMPANY Carrier |
Laredo, TX | 1195012 | MC490310 | 7 | 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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