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Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1195012 · MC-490310 · Updated 06/13/2026
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO
7 power unitsavg 10.6 yrLocal · 2 statesLAREDO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-490310 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 25 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.218.2 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.6 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO safe to work with?
Is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO safe to load? RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO (USDOT 1195012, MC-490310) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 25 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 18.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (96/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's USDOT number?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's USDOT number is 1195012, and its motor carrier number is MC-490310.
Is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's safety record?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 96/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's fleet?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO operates 7 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO based?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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