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RIOS & SON TRUCKING LLC
Mercedes, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 951004 · MC 407230
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-407230 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 29, 2023; first granted June 13, 2001 (25 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC407230
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02RAL02110201
Home State County Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0004936
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
951004
MC Number
MC-407230
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 2001
Authority First Granted
June 13, 2001
Authority Reinstated
March 29, 2023
Annual Mileage
95,149 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Mercedes, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th 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
1 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
IL1
KS1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X2BJ258171 | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FM257607 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CM444307 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2FJ435299 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH400298B114040 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | V262566923 | TX, TX | I | 13 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 1UYVS2533FM257607 |
TX R133767 TX 181B080 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCAD | Air Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B-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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | V262567552 | TX, TX | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 |
TX R133767 |
| May 5, 2026 | 5010830009 | I55, IL | III | — | — | ROADTEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 1UYVS2533FM257607 |
TX R133767 TX 181B080 |
| February 5, 2026 | V262221533 | 6232 US77, TX | II | — | — | RIOS & SON TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 1UYVS2531CM444307 |
TX R133767 TX 226B831 |
| January 19, 2026 | V262198515 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2FJ435299 1UYVS2533FM257607 |
TX R769770 TX 181B080 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 22, 2025 | V252126935 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE, TX | II | — | — | UNKNOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2FJ435299 1UYVS2533FM257607 |
TX R769770 TX 181B080 |
| June 21, 2025 | HP04740230 | BUTLER COUNTY - 015, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 1UYVS2531CM444307 |
TX R133767 TX 226B831 |
| December 6, 2024 | I3A0980015 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | BAKLAVA MEADE BEYTTER AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKADB9X2BJ258171 1TDH400298B114040 |
TX R133767 OK AV2950 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ROADTEX | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| BAKLAVA MEADE BEYTTER AMERICA | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 29, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 29, 2023 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 9, 2022 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 8, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Home State County Mutual Insurance Company | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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