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Generated Nov 6, 2026
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SALINAS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2509486 · MC870255 · EIN 46-5649156 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3327 S US HWY 83, ZAPATA, TX, 78076
19562691420 · RUDY SALINAS
38
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 37.1% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 16.2% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
14 / 15
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
40 / 862
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT32401A · eff 09/29/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate16.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance878 pts
Other59 pts
Unsafe Driving20 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS16 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 112 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 2 | 84 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.45B2UV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 56 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 396.3A1B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.126D-CIM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
TX38
OK2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.16 | 3.33 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.75 | 0.76 | ≈83–87% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.90 | 10.15 | ≈98–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-28 · 2 new since the Oct 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
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
English language 60% (1 OOS) · Driver qualification / CDL / medical 40% (1 OOS)
• Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 54% (8 OOS) · Brakes 21% (3 OOS) · Tires 7% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 44 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Dimmit County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dimmit County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
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: 9 inspections, 38 violations, 8 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance28 viol · 7 OOS · 74%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.425).
2. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 16%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Not in SMS4 viol · 11%
392.2WG ×4
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2WG ×4, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LBL ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLMF ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 40 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer18 truck1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
RUDY SALINAS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
15
Registered since
2014-05-27
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (25 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMMERHEAD TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 4260385 | 6 VINs | strong |
| MEMPHIS KNOX TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 3315160 | 4 VINs | strong |
| RUDY SALINAS | 1993641 | officer | strong |
| RUDY SALINAS | 2060279 | officer | strong |
| RUDY'S CUSTOM CONCRETE LLC | 3045203 | officer | strong |
| C & C TRANSLINE LLC | 3420170 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MIGHTY TRANSPORTATION GROUP LLC | 4417590 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ROLLING J'S LOGISTICS LLC | 2840126 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: RUDY SALINAS (USDOT 1993641, 2010).
Activity history (recent)
09/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
09/30/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
09/29/2025 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT32401A
10/31/2022 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy IPGAL-0000287-01
10/31/2021 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy UWPGA4739-01
10/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2021)
10/31/2020 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRI19L1053
10/05/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/28/2020)
11/07/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/27/2022)
08/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MTX-LA95-1800802
07/25/2018 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MTX-LA95-1800802
02/28/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC1702423
02/01/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2018)
01/19/2018 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC1702423
12/20/2017 — Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC1702423
06/16/2017 — Insurance cancelled — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC1702439
05/30/2017 — Insurance replaced — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SC1702439
05/22/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2017)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2509486.