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RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO

8800 SAN MATEO DR · Laredo, TX 78045

Authorized: Property
(956) 722-4855 Tap to call
  • MC #490310
  • USDOT #1195012 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-490310 and their USDOT number is 1195012.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/24/2024 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/24/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 250,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 20 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (20), US (4). Home base: Laredo, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 21 hr 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 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.87 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.71 1

Inspection Summary

  • 24
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation3× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak8× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 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).1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO
8800 SAN MATEO DR
LAREDO, TX 78045
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC
Laredo, TX
USDOT Active Authorized: Property17235434291440839

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