VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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TRANSPORTES DRAGON DEL NORTE SA DE CV
USDOT 634569 · MX257617 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
CHAMULAS # 6641, CD JUAREZ, CI, 32280
(656) 210-1112 · ARTURO GARCIA VARGAS
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
16 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
352 / 3235
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2920 pts
Driver Fitness368 pts
Other285 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Not in SMS19 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 416 | |
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 39 | 340 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 6 | 246 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 156 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 153 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 144 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 112 | |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 108 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 96 |
Most inspected states
TX240
US104
NM8
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.75 | 1.36 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.62 | 0.59 | ≈94–98% (over 80) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.11 | 7.15 | ≈90–94% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22 · 10 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 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 56% (17 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 21% (12 OOS) · Tires 7% (5 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 46 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
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 48% · Seat belt 33% · Speeding 19%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 48 inspections, 132 violations, 11 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance84 viol · 11 OOS · 64%
393.45B2UV ×8, 396.3A1-BALAC ×7, 393.55E-B ×6
✓ 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
≈ 63 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.333).
2. Other34 viol · 26%
393.47E ×16, 393.53B ×7, 393.55D3 ×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 Fitness10 viol · 8%
391.11B2-Z ×10
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 71 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×16, 391.11B2-Z ×10, 393.45B2UV ×8, 396.3A1-BALAC ×7, 393.53B ×7, 393.55E-B ×6, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×6, 393.45D-B ×5
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Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer9 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
ARTURO GARCIA VARGAS
Recordable crash rate
0.13 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
14
Registered since
1996-03-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWFL CORPORATION | 306537 | 49 VINs | strong |
| TRANSERVICIOS SA DE CV | 558790 | 12 VINs | strong |
| DON MIGUEL TRANSPORTES S DE RL DE CV | 1657928 | 11 VINs | strong |
| OPERADORA DE TRANSPORTE INTERNACIONAL SA DE CV | 683428 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SERVICIOS DE LOGISTICA TRANSNACIONAL EN TRANSPORTACION SA DE CV | 2380911 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DRAGON TRUCKING INC | 2560808 | strong | |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL BORDER LOGISTICS S DE RL DE CV | 2994254 | 2 VINs | medium |
| JAVIER ISAI CASTANEDA MORALES | 2514152 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/18/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2023)
12/22/2005 — Out-of-service order rescinded
12/12/2005 — Federal out-of-service order
90 day failure to pay fine
03/05/2003 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
01/05/2001 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (02/28/2003)
03/25/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
10/01/1992 — PRIVATE CARRIER — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (02/28/2003)
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/634569.