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TRANSFRONTERIZOS

ENCINOS #6 · Nogales, SO 84094

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #37319
  • USDOT #3020546 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSFRONTERIZOS is a Nogales, SO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Sonora. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-37319 and their USDOT number is 3020546.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/29/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name RAFAEL ALFONSO MALDONADO CARDENAS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 42,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Livestock
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arizona — 70 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: AZ (70), US (54). Home base: Nogales, Sonora.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 29.4% 23.4% Driver 5.9% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 16.48 104 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.08 31

Inspection Summary

  • 124
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 108
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 109 unique codes

Critical 31

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection6× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AALPHWMore than 25% of the locking pin holes measure more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) larger than its original size.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-CDHMCoupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 76

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.24× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.209B-STWLSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit3× SW 6
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection29× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199823× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection21× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured18× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report18× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve15× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt13× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear8× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.8× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket7× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber7× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.6× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.5× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.4× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.3× SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 393.53C-BAir Brake - No brake adjustment indicator manufactured on or after October 20, 19941× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak72× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19976× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19934× SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed4× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Physical Address
TRANSFRONTERIZOS
ENCINOS #6
NOGALES, SO 84094
Mailing Address
RAFAEL ALFONSO MALDONADO CARDENAS
441 N GRAND AVENUE STE 7
NOGALES, AZ 85621

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