Salazar Transports Safety Record
DOT# 1802904 · Temple, TX 76502 · 2542319479
Legal name: Christopher Salazar
Below-average safety record — scored 57/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 01/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 57/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Salazar Transports (DOT# 1802904) in Temple, Texas has 19 inspections on record with 61 violations and a 52.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 61 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 19 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2026 | TX | 2 | 1 |
| 11/18/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 09/03/2025 | MS | 1 | 0 |
| 04/15/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/09/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 04/08/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-JUN-25 | LA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.