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GERARDO GARZA GARCIA
DBA: Transportes Garalva
Matamoros, TA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3405573
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
21.7% OOS · 79 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 7 mo
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 19.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 79 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MX1101845
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3405573
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 6, 2020
Authority Granted
April 7, 2020
Annual Mileage
205 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Matamoros, TA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
79
Driver Inspections
45
Vehicle Inspections
74
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance235
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate19.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
21.7% of 60 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
65th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
48 of 60 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 64 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 64 inspections
Driver Fitness
18 of 64 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 64 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX56
US15
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 4000 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRAKT2PG572774 | 23 | 5 |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD40X1BF834085 | 19 | 6 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1ED234795 | 14 | 3 |
| 2022 Ram 4000 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRAKT1NG151447 | 12 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 3T9PA4846P1016023 | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25379G644602 | 6 | 1 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534WM450106 | 5 | 3 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 3A9PB40551A020387 | 4 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 3T9PA4861L1016006 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPT4EN761415 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 3A9PB40521A020380 | 1 | 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 (79)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | V262658627 | TX, TX | I | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRAKT2PG572774 |
MX 79AT4E |
| October 2, 2026 | V262627076 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X1ED234795 1UYVS25379G644602 |
MX 21BB2E MX 72UM1C |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | 2043001617 | BROWNSVILLE TX, US | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X1ED234795 1UYVS25379G644602 |
MX 21BB2E MX 72UM1C |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 2043001576 | BROWNSVILLE TX, US | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRAKT2PG572774 |
MX 79AT4E |
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | V262559169 | TX, TX | I | 5 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
3WKAD40X1BF834085 3T9PA4846P1016023 |
MX 33AS1L MX 98UN9N |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | V262501149 | VETERANS POE, TX | I | 12 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH OTHR |
3WKAD40X1BF834085 3A9PB40521A020380 |
MX 33AS1L MX 55UY3V |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | V262499454 | VETERANS POE, TX | I | 7 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJAPT4EN761415 |
MX 28BF4K |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.67C4-F | Fuel - Improper drains and bottom fittings | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | V262480625 | VETERANS POE, TX | I | 12 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1XPBD49X1ED234795 3A9PB40551A020387 |
MX 21BB2E MX 57UY3V |
| 391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 7GUD9DSHJB | TX, TX | II | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
3WKAD40X1BF834085 3T9PA4846P1016023 |
MX 33AS1L MX 98UN9N |
| July 1, 2026 | V262440371 | VETERANS POE, TX | I | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRAKT2PG572774 |
MX 79AT4E |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NFE FAST LNG OPERATIONS | 2 | March 5, 2026 |
| ENSCO DRILLING MEXICO, LLC | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| BRAVO | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
| VALARIS | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
| GA BROKERAGE LLC. | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| OMNI CABLE LLC | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| WESLACO COLUNGA RUIZ IMPORTACIONES Y EXPORTACIONES | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| WENCESLAO COLUNGA RUIZ | 1 | June 3, 2025 |
| GRUVAL LLC | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| ENSINT | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| HIGH PURITY IRON | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
| RIO TINTO | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | GRANTED | For Hire Property |
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