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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 20, 2026
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JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO
USDOT 3279625 · MX1047588 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
CERRADA PANDORA #15, NOGALES, SO, 84066
(631) 116-0399 · JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 62.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
86 / 2778
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate62.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance4254 pts
Driver Fitness210 pts
Other97 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 344 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 284 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 220 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 201 | |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 186 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 168 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 160 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 156 | |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 23 | 152 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 144 |
Most inspected states
US55
AZ31
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 1.49 | 1.59 | ≈98–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24.80 | 24.87 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22. “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 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 26% (8 OOS) · Brakes 26% (16 OOS) · Tires 15% (16 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
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 Santa Cruz County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Santa Cruz County, AZ to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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: 10 inspections, 63 violations, 6 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance53 viol · 6 OOS · 84%
396.17C-PI ×6, 393.9A-LBL ×3, 393.53B-B ×3
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 18.6).
2. Other8 viol · 13%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ 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 Fitness1 viol · 2%
391.11B2-Z
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.118).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×6, 393.9A-LBL ×3, 393.53B-B ×3, 396.5B-L ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×3, 393.11A1-LLPL ×3, 393.47E ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Equipment — 43 vehicles seen in inspections
38 trailer4 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
JOSE RAFAEL HERNANDEZ MERCADO
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2019-04-27
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 26 carriers
Shares identifiers with 26 carriers (26 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGROPECUARIA MALICHITA SA DE CV | 2461658 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ELIUD ZAPATA TORRES | 3369225 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JUAN ANTONIO CANCHOLA ESCALANTE | 1198941 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MARTHA LIZETH ESPINO DIAZ | 4143144 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TROB USA LLC | 3940288 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/21/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
06/26/2019 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
04/27/2019 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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