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SALINAS EXPRESS LLC

  • 2509486
  • 3327 S US HWY 83
    ZAPATA, TX 78076
  • 14
  • 15
  • 37

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending September 25, 2026

On-Road Performance
4.16 Not Public 0.07 9.90 0 Not Public 0.75
On-Road Performance Detail
2
No Safety Event Grouping
6
Combination Carrier
Not Public
37
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
35
25
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
37
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
37
6
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 115

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL 2 2 8 Driver Fitness
383.51A-NSIN Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance 1 1 5 Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. 1 1 4 Driver Fitness
391.11(b)(4) Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. 2 2 2 Driver Fitness
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
392.2WC Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.100(a) No or improper load securement 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.126 Failure to ensure intermodal container securement 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.13(c)(3) No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(a) Cab door missing/broken 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 2 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.209(e) Power steering violations 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.28 Improper or no wiring protection as required 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.30 Improper battery installation 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 3 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BSRFS Brakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.67(c)(7) Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed 2 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 2 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 8 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 11 2 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 3 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 8 4 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 5 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 11 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 37

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
9/6/2026 TXV262570901 TX 1P11524 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/3/2026 TXV262553372 TX 1N27913 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/28/2026 TXV262555087 TX 1N96377 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/28/2026 TXV262555086 TX 1N27913 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/27/2026 TXV262553342 TX 1N69087 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/27/2026 TXV262564008 TX 1P26366 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/31/2026 TXV262517401 TX 1N46763 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/23/2026 TXV262500265 TX 99836TMP TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
7/21/2026 TXV262499155 TX 1N46763 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material 8  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
7/19/2026 TXV262489592 TX 1N96377 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/19/2026 TXV262492047 TX 1N69087 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
6/29/2026 TXV262414810 TX 1N96377 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/29/2026 TXV262414811 TX 99836TMP TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed 8  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.126 Failure to ensure intermodal container securement (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
392.2WC Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective 1  
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
6/11/2026 TXV262422234 TX 1N69087 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 4  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
6/2/2026 TXV262398524 TX 1N73209 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
5/23/2026 TXV262357321 TX 1N96377 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
5/22/2026 OKZ600212269 OK 1N64646 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely 5  
5/21/2026 TXV262360747 TX 1N27913 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 7  
393.48A-BSRFS Brakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) 4  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
5/8/2026 TXV262321629 TX R789216 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
5/4/2026 OKA300152004 OK 1N64646 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/12/2026 TXV262310273 TX 99817TMP TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.30 Improper battery installation 3  
393.67(c)(7) Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
4/12/2026 TXV262300241 TX 99834TMP TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
4/12/2026 TXV262198190 TX R840897 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 4  
2/18/2026 TXV262213973 TX 35M661N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.30 Improper battery installation 3  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
2/16/2026 TXV262198614 TX 37R603N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 2  
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
1/14/2026 TXV262177111 TX 1N64646 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
12/1/2025 TXV252134164 TX 1N64646 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.203(a) Cab door missing/broken 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
11/5/2025 TXV252103320 TX 76P440N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
11/4/2025 TXV252101756 TX 1N64646 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
391.11(b)(4) Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.203(a) Cab door missing/broken 2  
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
11/3/2025 TXV252100602 TX 26N438N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed 8  
10/17/2025 TXV252037431 TX 35R414N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency 1  
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
7/3/2025 TXV251937153 TX 97R221N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
6/9/2025 TXV251900860 TX 82S179N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
383.51A-NSIN Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.13(c)(3) No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 3  
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
5/5/2025 TXV251805290 TX 21S113N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.28 Improper or no wiring protection as required 3  
393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 4  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
4/27/2025 TXV251812456 TX 57U095N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 8  
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
4/15/2025 TXV251843199 TX 72U063N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.100(a) No or improper load securement (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
391.11(b)(4) Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/1/2025 TXV251740294 TX 65R900M TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
6/8/2025 TX76KDHQE1AY TX 24N163N TX 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no 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.

  • 4/13/2017 (Non-Ratable Review)
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    • 10
    • 27
  • : 1

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