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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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SALINAS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1932087 · MC690099 · EIN 27-0834864 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1379 S 33RD DR, YUMA, AZ, 85364
(928) 580-2592 · RICARDO SALINAS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 45.8% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2 / 2
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 657
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA869738348 · eff 02/05/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate45.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance537 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance127 pts
Other19 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 80 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 56 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
CA20
AZ7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7.18 | 7.18 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.67 | 2.83 | ≈94–100% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12.17 | 11.96 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · False log / RODS 30% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 9%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 31% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% · Tires 22% (7 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Imperial County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Imperial County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 24 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance13 viol · 3 OOS · 54%
393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.128).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance7 viol · 29%
395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.003).
3. Other3 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLEQP, 395.8D5-HOSF, 393.60C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 395.3A2-HOSPD ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Equipment — 8 vehicles seen in inspections
4 truck4 trailer
Company profile
Officer
RICARDO SALINAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2009-08-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R TRUCKING LLC | 3723435 | officer | strong |
| GLADIATOR EXPRESS LLC | 3430008 | officer | strong |
| GLADIATOR EXPRESS LLC | 3549704 | officer | strong |
| RICARDO SALINAS | 1945005 | officer | strong |
| RICKS TRUCKING LLC | 3445938 | officer | strong |
| RS TRANSPORT GROUP LLC | 3265425 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/24/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA992532742
02/05/2026 — Insurance filed — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA869738348
02/05/2026 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA992532742
12/31/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
05/21/2025 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA992532742
02/05/2025 — Insurance cancelled — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA020086924
01/31/2025 — Insurance replaced — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TEA020086924
01/09/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2025)
02/05/2024 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA955139817
11/06/2023 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA955139817
10/10/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/11/2023)
10/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 8215245
11/05/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP65569A
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP65569A
09/18/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
08/31/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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