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UNIVERSAL TOURS LLC
DBA: Azteca Plus
Los Angeles, CA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2491736 · MC 862998
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-862998 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Liability & Fire Ins Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC862998
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 73APS130078
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2491736
MC Number
MC-862998
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
June 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 2, 2014
Authority Granted
December 23, 2015
Annual Mileage
203,430 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
325 W Ave 38 Apt 223, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gerardo Saldivar
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US7
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes B | Motor Coach | 3MBFAJMB8HM060296 | 5 | 1 |
| Mbz | Motor Coach | 3MBFAJMB8LM071257 | 2 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 1564003348 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 1 | — | UNIVERSAL TOURS LLC | Motor Coach |
OTHER |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 1109002841 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 1 | — | UNIVERSAL TOURS | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 1154002212 | EL PASO TX, US | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MBZ |
3MBFAJMB8LM071257 |
MX 09RC1A |
| June 11, 2026 | 1629002133 | EL PASO TX, US | III | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| June 6, 2026 | 1629002121 | EL PASO TX, US | III | 3 | 1 | — | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 1942001576 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 3 | — | UNIVERSAL TOURS | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 1109002167 | EL PASO TX, US | I | 2 | 1 | UNIVERSAL TOURS | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8LM071257 |
MX 09RC1A |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| September 3, 2024 | 1375000738 | MONTEBELLO CA, US | I | — | — | UNIVERSAL TOURS | Motor Coach |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| November 13, 2023 | 0899000519 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 5 | — | — | Bus |
MERCEDES B |
3MBFAJMB8HM060296 |
MX 44RD6R |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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