Freight Carrier · Laredo, TX
SAMAX EXPRESS INC
5615 E SAUNDERS ST · Laredo, TX 78041
Authorized: Property
(956) 231-8868
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- MC #848690
- USDOT #2457309 USDOT Active
- 100Power Units
- 100Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SAMAX EXPRESS INC is a Laredo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 100 truck(s) in their fleet and 100 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-848690 and their USDOT number is 2457309.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated May 4, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 13,458,412 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: TX (165), NM (44), LA (28), CA (27), AR (23), US (21), TN (17), AZ (13), CO (11), MS (10), UT (9), AL (8), +22 more. Home base: Laredo, Texas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 5Tow
- 8Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.42
24
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.53
62
Vehicle Maintenance
6.79
213
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.98
55
Inspection Summary
- 436Total
- 158Clean
- 278With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 183 unique codes
Critical 57
- 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.
- 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
- 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 391.11B2-QDriver 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.
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.
- 393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 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.
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 29
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.282IIELDDDAHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record describing the driver's activity when prompted by the ELD.
- 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Unsafe Driving 11
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2FCFollowing too close
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Vehicle Maintenance 84
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 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).
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.86B2-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment
- 393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured
- 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
- 393.65Fuel system requirements
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches
- 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
Hazardous Materials 2
- 172.202(b)Basic description not in proper sequence
- 171.2(b)Failure to comply with the requirements for HM transportation (including labeling and handling)
Locations
Physical Address
SAMAX EXPRESS INC5615 E SAUNDERS ST
LAREDO, TX 78041
Mailing Address
SAMAX EXPRESS INC9813 SANDHILL DRIVE #28
LAREDO, TX 78045