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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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MELCHOR SERRATO GARFIAS
USDOT 3222771 · MX1010021 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
AV PASEO TRIUNFO DE LA REPUBLICA 5298, JUAREZ, CI, 32320
(656) 297-4068 · MELCHOR SERRATO GARFIAS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 2020
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1904 pts
Driver Fitness160 pts
Other132 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 1 | 356 |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 17 | 148 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 136 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 104 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 100 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 100 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 84 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 72 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 1 | 68 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 64 |
Most inspected states
TX95
US45
NM7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.71 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.54 | 0.55 | ≈92–96% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.27 | 8.32 | ≈96–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 8 new since the Sep 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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 100%
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 58% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (3 OOS) · Tires 9% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 45 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso 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: 22 inspections, 51 violations, 4 OOS, 9 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance38 viol · 3 OOS · 75%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×6, 393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.75A2-TAOBB ×3
✓ 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
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.203).
2. Other10 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
393.47E ×4, 393.83G ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ 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 Fitness3 viol · 6%
391.11B2-Z ×3
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.405).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×6, 393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.47E ×4, 393.75A2-TAOBB ×3, 391.11B2-Z ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×3, 396.3A1-ALBV ×3, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×3
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Equipment — 19 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer6 truck
Company profile
Officer
MELCHOR SERRATO GARFIAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2018-12-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 67 carriers
Shares identifiers with 67 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM SHIELD LOGISTICS LLC | 4185736 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JESUS MANUEL DUARTE | 606698 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NUMBER ONE EXPEDITE S DE RL DE CV | 1718446 | 2 VINs | medium |
| 2 G XPRESS SA DE CV | 4401961 | mailing | medium |
| ABRAHAM PETERS DYCK | 2918352 | mailing | medium |
| AIS TRANSPORT S DE RL DE CV | 4092281 | mailing | medium |
| ALLIANCE ISC LLC | 3094666 | mailing | medium |
| ALTAS FRUTOS SECOS DEL NORTE SA DE CV | 3158576 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/22/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2024)
12/27/2018 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
12/14/2018 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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