Freight Carrier · Nuevo Laredo, TA
GRUPO CIEN
LAZO 502 · Nuevo Laredo, TA 88293
Authorized: Property
(867) 318-2042
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- MC #821451
- USDOT #2389566 USDOT Active
- 84Power Units
- 48Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
GRUPO CIEN is a Nuevo Laredo, TA freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 26, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 73,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: US (559), TX (368). Home base: Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 0Tow
- 1Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0
0
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0
0
Vehicle Maintenance
11.17
757
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
1.57
260
Inspection Summary
- 927Total
- 131Clean
- 796With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 239 unique codes
Critical 84
- 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing
- 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 393.209(c)Loose steering column
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 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 tube
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 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 tube
- 393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1-BMCHydraulic Master Cylinder Less Than 1/4 Full on Hydraulic Brakes
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing
- 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 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.
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only.
- 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 396.3A1-DLDSEFDriveline/Driveshaft - Any loose, broken or missing end fitting fastener
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
- 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing
- 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Vehicle Maintenance 135
- 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.207(g)No / defective air suspension exhaust control
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid
- 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 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.
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 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.
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
- 393.50Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length
- 393.47C-BSAMBDDrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve
- 393.53C-BAir Brake - No brake adjustment indicator manufactured on or after October 20, 1994
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 392.7B-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment
- 393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.47(f)Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 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.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking
- 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.47B-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)
- 393.50(d)No/Defective air reservoir drain valve
- 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5A-LLubrication - Improper lubrication.
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
- 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate
- 393.82-SMSpeedometer - Inoperative or defective
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.201(c)Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached
- 393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.
- 393.86A6-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 missing certification label
- 393.95A2Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking
- 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel
- 399.207B-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Truck and truck tractor cab access violations
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
- 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.67C11-FFuel - No visible fill warning marking
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection
Hazardous Materials 18
- 172.516(c)(4)Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness
- 172.516(c)(5)Placard not reading horizontally
- 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured
- 172.519Placard does not meet specifications
- 172.406(a)(1)Label placement not as required
- 172.516C4-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) at least 3 inches from any other marking(s)
- 172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right
- 172.516(c)(7)Placard not on contrasting background or border
- 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror
- 172.202(b)Basic description not in proper sequence
- 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility
- 172.201(a)(1)Hazardous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials
- 172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G
- 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name
- 172.201(a)(2)Hazardous Materials description not printed legibly in English
- 172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number
- 172.202(a)(3)No or improper Hazard Class or Division number
- 171.2(b)Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling)
Driver Fitness 2
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.
- 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.
Locations
Physical Address
GRUPO CIENLAZO 502
NUEVO LAREDO, TA 88293
Mailing Address
JULIO CESAR CIENFUEGOS GARZA5912 SAN BERNARDO AVE #242
LAREDO, TX 78041