VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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TCI TRANSPORTES SA DE CV
USDOT 842490 · MX700809 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
LIBRAMIENTO MEX II KM 31 650, NUEVO LAREDO, TA, 88170
(956) 724-8254 · GERARDO VALDEZ
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
11 / 4
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 851
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate26.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance767 pts
Driver Fitness156 pts
Other26 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11B2-Z | Driver Fitness | 16 | 152 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 96 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 84 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 76 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 72 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 54 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
US26
TX1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 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 | 2.56 | 2.63 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.70 | 13.63 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 1 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 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 44% · Tires 21% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (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 19 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 Webb County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Webb County, TX 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: 4 inspections, 11 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 45%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.55E-B, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.275).
2. Driver Fitness4 viol · 36%
391.11B2-Z ×4
✓ Run a credential-expiration tracker and keep DQ files complete
✓ Verify medical cards and endorsements before dispatch
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.92).
3. Other2 viol · 18%
393.47E, 393.60C
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 391.11B2-Z ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer7 truck3 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
GERARDO VALDEZ
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
4
Registered since
1999-12-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAH TRANSPORT LTD | 2143257 | 5 VINs | strong |
| 2322819 ONTARIO INC | 2294033 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LAGOON TRANSPORT LLC | 3788296 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
04/28/2004 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
03/23/2001 — FOR HIRE HOUSEHOLD GOODS — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (04/28/2004)
03/23/2001 — FOR HIRE PROPERTY — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (04/28/2004)
03/23/2001 — PRIVATE CARRIER — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (04/28/2004)
12/03/1999 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
04/18/1997 — PRIVATE CARRIER — GRANTED
REPLACED BY PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY (04/28/2004)
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/842490.