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Freight Carrier · Rio Bravo, TA

ZAPATA TRUCKING

Name: ZAPATA TRUCKING
Address: LIRIOS NO 02, RIO BRAVO, TA, 88730, MX
Telephone: (899) 167-7598

LIRIOS NO 02 · Rio Bravo, TA 88730

Authorized: Property

(899) 167-7598 Tap to call

MC #861554
USDOT #2487077 USDOT Active

5
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ZAPATA TRUCKING is a Rio Bravo, TA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Tamaulipas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-861554 and their USDOT number is 2487077.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/08/2026 · last updated May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name MARTIN HUMBERTO ZAPATA VELAZQUEZ
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 15,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (14), US (10). Home base: Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

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 0.17 1 Vehicle Maintenance 14.33 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 1

Inspection Summary

24
Total
10
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 14

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207A-SMRSSuspension - Missing rubber spring block.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70D-CDTSDIRCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices with improper repairs2× OOS×2 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70D-CDTSDMCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 36

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.65C-FISFuel - Improper securement of fuel tank.1× SW 1
393.65(f)Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1
393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

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-2025-0001.1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

ZAPATA TRUCKING
LIRIOS NO 02
RIO BRAVO, TA 88730

Mailing Address

MARTIN HUMBERTO ZAPATA VELAZQUEZ
501 N BRIDGE ST STE 566
HIDALGO, TX 78557

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ZAPATA TRUCKING

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 14

Vehicle Maintenance 36

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

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