SAL-TRANS EXPRESS INC
- 3191276
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5615 E SAUNDERS
LAREDO, TX 78041 - 61
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 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
7.50
Safety Event Group: 101-500 relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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This graph displays a carrier’s measure based on 24 months of on-road performance. Zero indicates the best performance. To see how the measure is calculated click here. To see how the measure relates to percentile click here. Expand for more information.
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| Dec 26 2025 | Jan 30 2026 | Feb 27 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | Apr 24 2026 | May 15 2026 | |
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| Measure | 7.47 | 7.41 | 7.33 | 7.47 | 7.59 | 7.50 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 287
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 18 | 4 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 3 | 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 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 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 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(c)(2) | Cargo without direct contact not prevented from shifting while in transit | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 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-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 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(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(c) | Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | 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 |
| 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 167
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,237 | 212 | 1,592 | ||||||
*** 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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