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Freight Carrier · Laurel, MD

RIO GRANDE FOOD PRODUCT INC

Name: RIO GRANDE FOOD PRODUCT INC
Address: 8610 CHERRY LN, LAUREL, MD, 20707-4950, US
Telephone: (301) 362-1407

8610 CHERRY LN · Laurel, MD 20707-4950

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1425732
USDOT #476735 USDOT Active

26
Power Units
26
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

RIO GRANDE FOOD PRODUCT INC is a Laurel, MD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Maryland. This company has 26 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1425732 and their USDOT number is 476735.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 50,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: MD (31), CT (10), NY (6), VA (4), NJ (3), MA (2), DC (1), NC (1), DE (1), PA (1), WV (1). Home base: Laurel, Maryland.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.16 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.88 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.44 6

Inspection Summary

61
Total
31
Clean
30
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 10

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit3× OOS×3 SW 3
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.3× OOS×3 SW 1
391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 21

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

RIO GRANDE FOOD PRODUCT INC
8610 CHERRY LN
LAUREL, MD 20707-4950

Mailing Address

RIO GRANDE FOOD PRODUCT INC
8610 CHERRY LANE SUITE 51
LAUREL, MD 20707

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