HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/654870-ernest-tijerina-iii/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ERNEST TIJERINA III
Doing business as TIJERINA TRUCKING
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 11, 2012. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (575) 763-0367, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC474517.
- 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) | MC474517 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA00816929 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jul 21, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 16 · New Mexico avg 22.1%
2 of 16 · New Mexico avg 7.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jan 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | NM | 2 | 5 | Yes |
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 New Mexico average covers 11,266 vehicle and 16,215 driver inspections of all New Mexico-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
53 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 63 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 | New Mexico share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 4 | 88.7% | 77.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 3.8% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 1 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 1 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Non-compliance with headlamp requirements Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39324A | 2 | 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 New Mexico column is the mix across all New Mexico-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 654870 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC474517 |
| Legal name | ERNEST TIJERINA III |
| DBA name | TIJERINA TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 212,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Feb 11, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 16, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherManure
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 ERNEST TIJERINA III
What does ERNEST TIJERINA III's operating authority allow?
MC474517: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ERNEST TIJERINA III is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking ERNEST TIJERINA III?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 654870. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (575) 763-0367, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC474517, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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