SAMAX EXPRESS INC
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5615 E SAUNDERS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041 - 100
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
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Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
6.84
Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Jan 30 2026 | Feb 27 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | Apr 24 2026 | May 15 2026 | Jun 26 2026 | |
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| Measure | 6.79 | 6.69 | 6.97 | 6.92 | 6.79 | 6.84 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 509
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 30 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 13 | 12 | 8 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 11 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 10 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45(a) | Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95(b) | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.13(c)(2) | No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-SGNCNB | Brakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47F-B | Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.65 | Fuel system requirements | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.83(f) | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.86B2-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLIW | Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 315
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 2,058 | 523 | 3,581 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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