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SALVADOR G RAMOS
DBA: Sal-ram Trucking
Albuquerque, NM
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1503069 · MC 579743
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-579743 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 6, 2012; first granted October 27, 2006 (20 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC579743
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0031663001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1503069
MC Number
MC-579743
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 18, 2006
Authority First Granted
October 27, 2006
Authority Reinstated
January 6, 2012
Annual Mileage
361,352 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2110 Lucia Ave Sw, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Salvador Ramos
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | NM | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM5
TX3
CO2
AZ1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dry Van
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XDB702188 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0BL381655 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25316M607221 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK04LN01730 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X3DD123950 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X46N894620 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5WD458994 | 2 | — |
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMR9YC058401 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK17PU54382 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W93L825555 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | V262562786 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | STROHAUER FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP4D49X3DD123950 1GRAA062XDB702188 |
NM IRN2033 NM 5211FTL |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | 5944Q5VHRP | NM, NM | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK17PU54382 1UYVS25316M607221 |
NM IRN3927 TX 230C845 |
| February 3, 2026 | 6488Q0YL11 | ON PRAIRIE DOG LOOP 1460 FT S, NM | I | 4 | 3 | MOUNTAIN KING 2.0 SMOKIN SPUDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK04LN01730 1UYVS25316M607221 |
NM IRL6421 TX 230C845 |
| 393.45D | OOSBrake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 9093P9RGXD | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | POLYTEX FIBERS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X46N894620 1GRAA062XDB702188 |
NM IRK3219 NM 5211FTL |
| November 19, 2025 | 1276820050 | MONTE VISTA CO | III | — | — | SMOKIN' SPUDS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP4D49X3DD123950 1GRAA062XDB702188 |
NM IRN2033 NM 6092FTK |
| May 27, 2025 | 75QB9DQZ23 | SH-0006 IN WALLER CO. (628-634, TX | II | 9 | — | DUPUY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CK04LN01730 1JJV532B0BL381655 |
NM IRL6421 NM 8934FTK |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 17, 2025 | 3563P2ZJW4 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | 1 | — | OLE MEXICAN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X5WD458994 1UYVS25316M607221 |
NM IRK0933 TX 230C845 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | 3563P2ELW2 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | 1 | — | DUPUY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XP5DB9X46N894620 1JJV532B0BL381655 |
NM IRK3219 NM 8934FTK |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 18, 2025 | 73SD9DCB29 | 8300 MYKAWA RD, TX | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
2HSCHAMR9YC058401 |
NM IRJ8025 |
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | 0396010158 | ANTONITO CO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSCHAMR9YC058401 1JJV482W93L825555 |
NM IRJ8025 NM 4634FTG |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| POLYTEX FIBERS CORP | 2 | December 17, 2025 |
| SMOKIN SPUDS | 2 | November 19, 2025 |
| DUPUY | 2 | May 27, 2025 |
| STROHAUER FARMS | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| MOUNTAIN KING 2.0 SMOKIN SPUDS | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
| OLE MEXICAN FOODS | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 4, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 27, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 2, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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