Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3779168 · MX-1353957 ·
Rafael Alvarez Chavez
DBA TRANSPORTES RACH
2 power unitsavg 14.6 yrLocal · 2 statesMATAMOROS, TA75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMX-1353957 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
38 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.6 yr
Model years 1997–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
Mexico-based · Authority type unknown
No border inspections on record
170 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ (USDOT 3779168) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 194 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 190 vehicle-level and 194 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ's USDOT number?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ's USDOT number is 3779168, and its motor carrier number is MX-1353957.
Is RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ's safety record?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ has a 24.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 231 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ's fleet?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ based?
RAFAEL ALVAREZ CHAVEZ is based in MATAMOROS, TA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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