Samax Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 2457309 · Laredo, TX 78041 · 9562318868
Good safety record — scored 29/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 29/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Samax Express INC (DOT# 2457309) in Laredo, Texas has 532 inspections on record with 934 violations and a 20.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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 · 934 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 03/19/2026 | TX | 2 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | AL | 0 | 1 |
| 03/17/2026 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 03/15/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | AZ | 0 | 1 |
| 03/11/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-JUL-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-JUL-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-OCT-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-MAR-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-MAY-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-SEP-24 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-MAR-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-DEC-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-AUG-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 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 | Sutton Specialty 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.