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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES
USDOT 2894017 · MX989796 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
CARRETERA A MATAMOROS #411, REYNOSA, TA, 88770
(899) 496-6190 · NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 35.6% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
22 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
237 / 3139
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate35.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2646 pts
Other436 pts
Driver Fitness432 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance89 pts
Not in SMS64 pts
Unsafe Driving22 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 1 | 420 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 108 | 2 | 326 |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 32 | 324 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 | 186 |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 2 | 133 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 84 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 66 | |
| 393.78 | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 63 |
Most inspected states
TX203
US34
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.03 | 1.04 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.09 | 1.10 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.27 | 11.27 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-05. “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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 76% · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 24% (5 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 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (14 OOS) · Brakes 37% (18 OOS) · Other 5% (9 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
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
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 46 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance23 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.9 ×4, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 396.5B-HWSLIW ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.453).
2. Other13 viol · 28%
393.47E ×2, 393.83G, 393.55D3
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Driver Fitness5 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
391.11B2-Z ×4, 383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 41 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.818).
Repeat offenders: 391.11B2-Z ×4, 393.9 ×4, 396.3A1-ALBV ×2, 396.5B-HWSLIW ×2, 392.2RG ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
16 truck13 trailer7 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
NICOLAS FLORES BENAVIDES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2016-05-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 111 carriers
Shares identifiers with 111 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELSO ALDAPE RODRIGUEZ | 3961646 | 10 VINs | strong |
| TRANSPORTE SOGUE SA DE CV | 3777232 | 9 VINs | strong |
| TRANSPORTES LAGAR SA DE CV | 4142203 | 6 VINs | strong |
| EXPRESS JL NAVA SA DE CV | 3511293 | 5 VINs | strong |
| MARTIN DIAZ RAMIREZ | 3413911 | 5 VINs | strong |
| JOSE LUIS GONZALEZ RIVERA | 3461626 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ALAIN ISRAEL VIRGEN LOPEZ | 1625386 | strong | |
| ANAGARIE CORTEZ ORTIZ | 3004858 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
06/12/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
09/27/2016 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
05/25/2016 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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