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GRUPO CIEN

LAZO 502 · Nuevo Laredo, TA 88293

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #821451
  • USDOT #2389566 USDOT Active
  • 84
    Power Units
  • 48
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GRUPO CIEN is a Nuevo Laredo, TA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tamaulipas. This company has 84 truck(s) in their fleet and 48 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-821451 and their USDOT number is 2389566.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 73,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 409 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 409 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: US (591), TX (409). Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.

Safety Record

246 Severe Violations Updated Oct 12, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 10.59 777 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.66 341

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 162
    Clean
  • 849
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 241 unique codes

Critical 81

  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation54× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove14× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area46× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth34× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.7× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots3× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing8× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken5× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on39× OOS×39 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.12× OOS×12 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal12× OOS×9 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(c)Loose steering column1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test8× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition21× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection6× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle99× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit15× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHIJHydraulic Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BMCHydraulic Master Cylinder Less Than 1/4 Full on Hydraulic Brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap9× OOS×8 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only.3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSCBBPDriveline/Driveshaft - More than 1/2 inch (12.7mm) vertical movement (with hand pressure only) of the shaft in the center bearing carrier.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp67× OOS×14 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories63× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing8× 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 certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel32× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination46× OOS×46 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 135

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss9× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes8× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× SW 7
  • 393.207(g)No / defective air suspension exhaust control3× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.39× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.16× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative14× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative11× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.9× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken1× SW 6
  • 393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× 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-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998157× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt124× 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 wear70× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured55× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear51× 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 1998.50× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.44× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber38× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve36× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection32× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:31× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199828× 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.25× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes20× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle19× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)13× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle10× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle9× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system9× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20019× SW 4
  • 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle6× SW 4
  • 393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes6× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.6× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket5× SW 4
  • 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve5× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters5× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 23

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Physical Address
GRUPO CIEN
LAZO 502
NUEVO LAREDO, TA 88293
Mailing Address
JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA
5912 SAN BERNARDO AVE #242
LAREDO, TX 78041

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