RIO GRANDE CARTAGE COMPANY is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1195012 and MC number 490310. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2003, a span of roughly 22 years. RIO GRANDE CARTAGE COMPANY reports a fleet of 7 power units and 5 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Meat, Liquids/Gases, Building Materials, and Commodities Dry Bulk. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 24 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 4.17%. Recent inspections have been recorded in TX and US. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of November 2005. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RIO GRANDE CARTAGE COMPANY over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RIO GRANDE CARTAGE COMPANY.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 490310 | Active | Inactive | None | 2025-09-30 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-09-29 00:00:00 |
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