SANEX INTERNATIONAL
Legal: SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026222 inspections · 39 violations (7 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.207A-SAPPCBLMVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.207C-SBMLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Broken main leaf spring
7
1× · sev 7
- 6396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
3
3×
- 8396.3A1-BOS3 OOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
3
3×
- 9393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 10392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- CA28
- US2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 92% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber9× · 3%
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve7× · 3%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS17× · 15%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth10× · 8%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× · 2%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× · 2%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× · 2%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.8× · 5%
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.2× · 1%
- 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× · 1%
- 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”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 31.2% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in San Diego County, CA
Medium impact111 of 123 violations in the last 12 months (90%) came from inspections in San Diego County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from San Diego County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 44% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 47%
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com1× · 7%
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement3× · 47%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.3A1-ALBV×3Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1-BOS×3Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 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
- 392.2-SLLSR×3State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA58 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 28 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi24 drivers
- Company officer
- JUAN SANCHOTENA
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1996-04-02
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 24 trucks · 24 owned tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or officers with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
115 events- 04/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2023)
- 04/11/2026Insurance filed — New Horizon Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NHS1924305
- 04/11/2026Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1638909
- 03/16/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2026)
- 07/30/2025Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1638909
- 07/10/2025Insurance replaced — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1638909
- 07/03/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/11/2025)
- 04/11/2025Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1350245
- 03/17/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2025)
- 08/20/2024Insurance name changed — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1350245
- 07/25/2024Insurance replaced — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1350245
- 07/18/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2024)
- 04/11/2024Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1093885
- 03/15/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2024)
- 04/11/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary · policy MDX-22-213525-00
- 03/15/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2023)
- 04/30/2022Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-63006-02
- 04/04/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2022)
- 04/30/2021Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-63006-01
- 04/05/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/29/2021)
- 08/03/2020Insurance name changed — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-63006-01
- 07/06/2020Insurance replaced — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-63006-01
- 06/29/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2020)
- 04/26/2020Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHC0000964
- 03/30/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/01/2020)
- 08/10/2019Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHC0000964
- 07/23/2019Insurance replaced — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHC0000964
- 07/15/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/24/2019)
- 07/13/2019Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHC0000964
- 07/01/2019Insurance replaced — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHC0000964
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2008-12-16
- Last review
- 2021-09-14
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-20
- Reported mileage
- 634,277 mi (2023)
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