SALINAS EXPRESS LLC

USDOT 2509486 • 3327 S US HWY 83, ZAPATA, TX, 78076

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,509,486
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
19562691420
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
1
Physical Address
3327 S US HWY 83, ZAPATA, TX, 78076
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 42.9%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 19.5 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 28.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 21.9 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 31, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-870255REVOKEDFeb 24, 2016Oct 27, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryIPGAL-0000287-01ON FILEOct 31, 2021Oct 31, 2022

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryUWPGA4739-01CANCELLEDOct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2021
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRI19L1053CANCELLEDOct 31, 2019Oct 31, 2020
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMTX-LA95-1800802CANCELLEDJul 25, 2018Aug 22, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMTX-LA95-1800802CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2018Jul 25, 2018
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702423CANCELLEDDec 20, 2017Feb 28, 2018
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702423CANCELLEDMay 30, 2017Jan 19, 2018
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702423REPLACEDMay 30, 2017Dec 20, 2017
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702439REPLACEDFeb 28, 2017May 30, 2017
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702423REPLACEDFeb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1702439CANCELLEDFeb 28, 2017Jun 16, 2017
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryPMT3000173CANCELLEDFeb 25, 2016Feb 25, 2017
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST44000306CANCELLEDMay 29, 2015Feb 18, 2016
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST44000102CANCELLEDMay 29, 2014May 29, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYIPGAL-0000287-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2022Oct 31, 2022
CANCELUNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANYUWPGA4739-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2021Oct 31, 2021
CANCELTRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTRI19L1053BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 2020Oct 31, 2020
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMTX-LA95-1800802BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2018Aug 22, 2018
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYMTX-LA95-1800802BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2018Jul 25, 2018
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702423BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018
TERM/CANCLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702423BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2018Jan 19, 2018
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702423BIPD/PrimaryDec 20, 2017Dec 20, 2017
TERM/CANCLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702439BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2017
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702439BIPD/PrimaryMay 30, 2017May 30, 2017
TERM/REPLPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1702423BIPD/PrimaryFeb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017
CANCELAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEPMT3000173BIPD/PrimaryFeb 25, 2017Feb 25, 2017
CANCELFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYST44000306BIPD/PrimaryFeb 18, 2016Feb 18, 2016
CANCELFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYST44000102BIPD/PrimaryMay 29, 2015May 29, 2015

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-870255VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-870255INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-870255INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC870255MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 30, 2025Unknown
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 4, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 1, 2021
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 5, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 28, 2020
MC870255MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 7, 2019REVOKEDOct 27, 2022
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 1, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2018
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 31, 2017
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 30, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 1, 2017
MC870255MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 2, 2016REVOKEDAug 28, 2018
MC870255COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 4, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 27, 2015
MC870255MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 13, 2014REVOKEDFeb 24, 2016

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
47%
Unsafe Driving
69%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
14
Violations
94
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
42.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state14 inspections

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Violation Summary (94 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (94 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp160Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal53Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51A-NSINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.13C3No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failure117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+19.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+21.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.71vs nat'l 1.80
+4.91 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 57.1% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 8, 2025TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...X73498SALINAS EXPRESS LLC
Sep 12, 2021ILTOW00OLD TOWN TWPI-74...428050SALINAS EXPRESS LLC
Sep 24, 2017TXTOW00

Compliance Timeline

18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 8, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 31, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 27, 2022
Authority
Oct 31, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 31, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 30, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Feb 18, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 29, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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