BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 active operating authority
- BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL (USDOT 4410818) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history — Verify live coverage on FMCSA L&I before tendering. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4410818/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 66/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 66/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No BIPD/Primary row in our insurance history for this USDOT.
Driver OOS 1.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15% vs peer median 16.25% (better). n=25011 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No BIPD/Primary in data
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 488 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 487 | 487 | 20 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 90 | 19 |
| OOS percentage | 1.44% | 18.48% | 95% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL is a motor carrier based in PIEDRAS NEGRAS, CH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4410818. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 40 power units and 40 drivers, with 488 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL is a mid-sized fleet, operating 40 power units and 40 drivers, based in Piedras Negras, CH. Across 438 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for for hire.
438 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (364) and US (74), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
18.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.5% of violations); top code 391.11B2-Z (Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.) cited 205 times.
The fleet comprises 40 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Inte are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 25,011 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–60 power units (±50% of this carrier's 40 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 103 | |
| Peterbilt | 94 | |
| Inte | 80 | |
| Freightliner | 78 | |
| International | 71 | |
| Pete | 17 | |
| Utility | 13 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 235 | — | 1.93 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 380 | — | 5.38 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (488 rows) View all 488 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88434721 | Jul 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9, 393.11, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88379659 | Jul 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9TS, 392.9AA1, 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 88287451 | Jun 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.65F, 393.67 | No |
| 88286756 | Jun 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.45, 393.11TU, 393.65F | Yes |
| 88280308 | Jun 29, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.33A-D | No |
| 88277365 | Jun 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8F01, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88243097 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A1, 393.75C, 393.60C | Yes |
| 88242715 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.78, 393.67, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88242671 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75C, 393.67, 393.60C | No |
| 88174915 | Jun 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.11, 393.9TS, 393.65F | Yes |
| 88163789 | Jun 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9TS, 393.9, 393.78 | No |
| 88133623 | Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
13 | 393.75A3, 387.7F, 396.3A1 | Yes |
| 88133303 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.95A, 393.30, 392.2RG | No |
| 88132985 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88132703 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1 | No |
| 88090851 | Jun 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9TS, 393.9 | Yes |
| 88056463 | Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 88056398 | Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.65, 393.205C | No |
| 88056190 | Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.67, 393.9, 391.11B2-Z | No |
| 88048112 | Jun 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.9AA1, 387.303B4, 393.67 | Yes |
| 88047798 | Jun 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.67 | No |
| 88032366 | Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.78, 393.95A, 393.45DLPC | No |
| 88032248 | Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 87993576 | May 29, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 87985692 | May 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.65F, 390.17, 393.67 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 27, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMINO REAL POE | TX | 270 | 46 |
| EAGLE PASS TX | US | 74 | 12 |
| EL CAMINO REAL POE | TX | 70 | 6 |
| 0V TX480 LOOP | TX | 14 | 5 |
| 555 MONROE ST | TX | 3 | 0 |
| SL 480 | TX | 3 | 3 |
| 566M TX480 LOOP | TX | 2 | 0 |
| DEL RIO TX | US | 2 | 1 |
| 19883 US277 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 554M FM1021 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 0 |
| 393.67 | Fuel tank requirement violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 107.601 | Failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting hazardous materials requiring HM registration. | Unknown | 10 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 10 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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