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RICARDO ORTIZ BRIZUELA
DBA: Auto Transportes Rio
Nuevo Laredo, TA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 683393
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 9 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
57.1% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 9 mo
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MX316786
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683393
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 1997
Authority Granted
December 24, 2003
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
Oaxaca 4426, Nuevo Laredo, TA 88260
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo Ortiz
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
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
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US7
TX3
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEF3G62DEA45641 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEF3G62FEB91170 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEF3G65FEA55213 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDEF3G68DEB26837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKHHM8X69F372483 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 3BKHMY8X64F305722 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 1674002207 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 2 | — | AUTO TRANSPORTES RIO | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G62FEB91170 |
MX 054EZ7 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | V252145475 | COLUMBIA POE, TX | I | 4 | 1 | AUTO TRANSPORTES RIO | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G62DEA45641 |
MX 50AV6H |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201C | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 25, 2025 | 1479001400 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 4 | — | AUTO TRANSPORTES RIO | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G62DEA45641 |
MX 50AV6H |
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | V252010467 | COLUMBIA POE, TX | I | 3 | 1 | TRANSPORTES RIO | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G65FEA55213 |
MX 75BC9M |
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | V251936598 | COLUMBIA POE, TX | I | 2 | 1 | SELF | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G68DEB26837 |
MX 855ES7 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 24, 2025 | 0934001102 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 1 | — | RICARDO ORTIZ BRIZUELA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G62FEB91170 |
MX 054EZ7 |
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 26, 2024 | 1748000769 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 3 | 2 | AUTO TRANSPORTES RIO | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKHMY8X64F305722 |
MX 512DR9 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | 1628000844 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 3 | 2 | FIESTA MEXICANA IMPORTS | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G65FEA55213 |
MX 75BC9M |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 30, 2024 | 1453000751 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 7 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKHHM8X69F372483 |
MX 520DS3 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95B | 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 | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 13, 2024 | 1025000527 | LAREDO TX, US | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDEF3G68DEB26837 |
MX 855ES7 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORTES RIO | 1 | September 18, 2025 |
| FIESTA MEXICANA IMPORTS | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2003 | GRANTED | For Hire Property |
| December 24, 2003 | GRANTED | For Hire Household Goods |
| December 24, 2003 | GRANTED | Private Carrier |
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