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JOSE A RIOS VILLARREAL
DBA: Rios Trucking
Yuma, AZ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3280867 · MC 1148340
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1148340 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1148340
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN390390
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3280867
MC Number
MC-1148340
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 30, 2019
Authority Granted
November 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Yuma, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | AZ | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHD11MSMR5454 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| November 12, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKGGLD50FSBT5424 | 1 | Passed |
| September 11, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKGGLD50FSBT5424 | 5 | Passed |
| May 15, 2024 | AZ | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKGGLD50FSBT5424 | 3 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | Out of service |
| December 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| September 11, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 5 | Cited |
| December 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| December 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ2
CA2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6GL949964 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLD50FSBT5424 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FU155419 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHD11MSMR5454 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 16, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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