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TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS RUIZ LLC

3021 EMBASSY RD · Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #784176
  • USDOT #2296533 USDOT Active
  • 39
    Power Units
  • 45
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS RUIZ LLC is a Rio Grande City, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-784176 and their USDOT number is 2296533.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/02/2025 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/02/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,273,313 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

Home base   Based in Rio Grande City, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated May 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.23 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.37 11 Vehicle Maintenance 5.46 81 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.9 27

Inspection Summary

  • 213
    Total
  • 109
    Clean
  • 104
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 100 unique codes

Critical 36

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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 missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal9× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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.7× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(b)Cargo not immobilized or secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp17× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken2× OOS×2 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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 46

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp6× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt19× 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 wear13× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19989× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories6× 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.1× SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers13× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 3

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Physical Address
TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS RUIZ LLC
3021 EMBASSY RD
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582
Mailing Address
TRANSPORTES ESPECIALIZADOS RUIZ LLC
PO BOX 12
RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582

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RUIZ ALANIS TRANSPORT LLC
Rio Grande City, TX
USDOT Active Authorized: Property71092312969377

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