RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1195012
MC Number
490310
Fleet Size
7
Total Drivers
5
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO is a small interstate motor carrier based in LAREDO, Texas, operating 7 power units with 5 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 4.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 23 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,824 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
23
Total
51%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL — eff. Sep 29, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO (USDOT #1195012) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's safety record?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO has 23 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO operate?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO operates 7 power units with 5 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO transport hazardous materials?
No. RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO located?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO is based in LAREDO, Texas at 8800 SAN MATEO DR, 78045. Phone: (956) 722-4855.
What are RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's out-of-service rates?
RIO GRANDE CARTAGE CO's driver out-of-service rate is 4.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.