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Carrier profile · USDOT 1440839 · MC-543429 · Updated 06/13/2026

RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC

17 power unitsavg 9.7 yrMulti-region · 9 statesLAREDO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-543429 ACTIVE
Verified linksriograndecartage.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(956) 722-4855Email dispatchMIKE@RIOGRANDECARTAGE.COM

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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority20 yr active
since 2005
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo32.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

17 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.7 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 20-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC safe to work with?

Is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC safe to load? RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC (USDOT 1440839, MC-543429) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, operating 17 power units and 23 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 60 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 32.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
RGRIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?

RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 1440839, and its motor carrier number is MC-543429.

Is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC's safety record?

RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC has a 32.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC's fleet?

RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC operates 17 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC based?

RIO GRANDE CARRIERS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.