LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC, DOT #656482 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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1 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on September 12.
Your latest, Texas on October 22, was clean.
Your MCS-150 lists 16 trucks and 17 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in HOUSTON, Texas (USDOT #656482). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 2 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 1 inspection of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently September 12. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 20 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 15 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 22, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- Oct. 22, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- Oct. 22, 2026, Texas. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- Oct. 7, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- Oct. 7, 2026, Texas. No violations.
- Oct. 7, 2026, Texas. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC320494, motor passenger common carrier authority, reinstated on December 24, 2003.
FMCSA served 2 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on August 4, 2025, and it was discontinued on September 2, 2025.
2 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Prime Insurance Company's, effective August 30, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC: HOUSTON, Texas Trucking Company
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is a small fleet operating out of HOUSTON, Texas with USDOT number 656482. The company operates 16 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The driver out-of-service rate is 2%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC carries 2 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 22, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 0 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Texas Trucking Compliance: HOUSTON Area Carriers
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 06). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Private Passenger, Business;Private Passenger, Non-Business;Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Individual.
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 17 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,900,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
The carrier reports 17 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 6 crash events involving LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 1 involved a fatality, 5 involved a reported injury, and 4 resulted in a tow-away. 6 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: NOT REPORTED, NOT LISTED, TX on May 27, 2020.
How LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits materially below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 2.0% driver out-of-service rate sits well below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-22 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-22 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-07 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC
What is LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC (USDOT #656482) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 59/100 (Elevated Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC operates 16 power unit(s) and 17 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC based?
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in HOUSTON, Texas, under USDOT number 656482.
What is LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 2 recorded violation(s) for LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC (USDOT #656482), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC scores 59/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile