Rio Grande Service Center INC Safety Record

DOT# 534267 · Albuquerque, NM 87105 · 5058772349

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 20/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Rio Grande Service Center INC (DOT# 534267) in Albuquerque, New Mexico has 41 inspections on record with 63 violations and a 12.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

41 Inspections
12.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
10 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.2%
Carrier: 12.2% (5 of 41) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 41) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in New Mexico
7% crash rate better than 7% of carriers in New Mexico

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

63 total violations across 41 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (8%)
Vehicle Maintenance
21
Unsafe Driving
7
Hours of Service
33
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY
Level 1: 7 (17%) Level 2: 16 (39%) Level 3: 18 (44%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 CO 2 0 0
02/23/2026 NM 1 0 0
01/07/2026 CO 2 0 0
12/31/2025 AZ 2 0 0
12/17/2025 AZ 1 2 0
12/15/2025 NM 2 0 0
11/26/2025 WY 2 0 0
10/20/2025 NM 3 0 0
08/29/2025 NM 1 0 0
08/19/2025 CO 3 0 0
1 injury crash
03-MAR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
03-MAR-25 NM 0 5 0
03-DEC-24 NM 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC292417
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company $750 08/01/2018

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 10
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/19/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20240702 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 440,000
Address 3750a Prince St Se, Albuquerque, NM 87105