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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 10, 2026
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EL EXPRESO GROUP LLC
USDOT 2334111 · MC463171 · EIN 45-5405433 · AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
820 LOCKWOOD DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77020-7918
(713) 928-5500 · CARLOS MATAMOROS
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
36 / 44
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
776 / 782
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $5M BIPD · policy 4805402 · eff 07/02/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance627 pts
Driver Fitness142 pts
Other26 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance8 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 132 | |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 13 | 72 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 56 |
| 393.28-BMG | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 45 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 2 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 28 |
Most inspected states
US758
TX16
IA1
SC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | ≈50–54% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.45 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-11-07 · 58 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Cameron County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cameron County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
English language 56% · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 44% (1 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Other violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Other 41% (17 OOS) · Brakes 25% (4 OOS) · Steering 20% (3 OOS)
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 137 inspections, 19 violations, 4 OOS, 123 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 3 OOS · 63%
396.5B-L ×3, 393.62-BEND ×2, 393.75A3-ATIS
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 64 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.057).
2. Driver Fitness3 viol · 1 OOS · 16%
391.11B2-Z ×2, 383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 166 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
3. Other3 viol · 16%
393.60C ×3
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 396.5B-L ×3, 393.60C ×3, 391.11B2-Z ×2, 393.62-BEND ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2026 | ROBINSON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/16/2026 | RICE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/13/2024 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
15 bus
Company profile
Officer
CARLOS MATAMOROS
Recordable crash rate
0.49 / MM mi
Annual mileage
4.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
44
Registered since
2012-08-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TORNADO BUS COMPANY | 565859 | 6 VINs | strong |
| CAEMVI EXPRESS LLC | 2343875 | officer | strong |
| DOS NACIONES INC | 765912 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.6M mi reported (2024)
07/02/2022 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4805402
07/02/2022 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APB004818
06/06/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2022)
06/06/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/24/2022)
07/02/2021 — Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QTXB-52823-01
06/07/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
06/07/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
08/13/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201900000355
07/02/2020 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201900007890
10/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201800000355
10/04/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201800007890
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201800000355
09/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201800007890
10/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201800000355
09/13/2018 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201800000355
09/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700007890
09/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201700000355
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2334111.