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SALINAS EXPRESS LLC

3327 S US HWY 83 · Zapata, TX 78076

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #870255
  • USDOT #2509486 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SALINAS EXPRESS LLC is a Zapata, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-870255 and their USDOT number is 2509486.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/26/2025 · last updated Jun 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/26/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (18), OK (1). Home base: Zapata, Texas.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 1 Vehicle Maintenance 14.02 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2 6

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations3× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak8× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers6× SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SALINAS EXPRESS LLC
3327 S US HWY 83
ZAPATA, TX 78076
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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