Salinas Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2509486 · Zapata, TX 78076 · 19562691420
Poor safety record — scored 80/100. Significantly elevated out-of-service rates, violations, or crash involvement.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 80/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Salinas Express LLC (DOT# 2509486) in Zapata, Texas has 14 inspections on record with 94 violations and a 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: F (poor safety record). Active 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 · 94 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 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | TX | 2 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 12/01/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 11/05/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | TX | 0 | 1 |
| 11/03/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 10/17/2025 | TX | 2 | 0 |
| 07/03/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 06/09/2025 | TX | 0 | 2 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-JUN-25 | TX | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.