SALINAS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2509486 • 3327 S US HWY 83, ZAPATA, TX, 78076
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-870255 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2016 | Oct 27, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000287-01 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2022 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA4739-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI19L1053 | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2019 | Oct 31, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LA95-1800802 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MTX-LA95-1800802 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702423 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702423 | CANCELLED | May 30, 2017 | Jan 19, 2018 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702423 | REPLACED | May 30, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702439 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2017 | May 30, 2017 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702423 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC1702439 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | PMT3000173 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST44000306 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2015 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST44000102 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2014 | May 29, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000287-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4739-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI19L1053 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LA95-1800802 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MTX-LA95-1800802 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2018 | Jul 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702423 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2018 | Jan 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702423 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702439 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702439 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2017 | May 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC1702423 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | PMT3000173 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ST44000306 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | ST44000102 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2015 | May 29, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-870255 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-870255 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-870255 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC870255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 30, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2020 |
| MC870255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 27, 2022 |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2018 |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2017 |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2017 |
| MC870255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 2, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 28, 2018 |
| MC870255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2015 |
| MC870255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2014 | REVOKED | Feb 24, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 16 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13C3 | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...X73498 | SALINAS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLD TOWN TWP | I-74 | ...428050 | SALINAS EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 24, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records