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SALAZAR TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA: John Salazar Heavy Haul & Tow
Stockton, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2355883 · MC 71147
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-71147 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
31.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 24, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC071147
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA872892017
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2355883
MC Number
MC-71147
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 7, 2012
Authority Reinstated
April 24, 2026
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4239 Newton Rd, Stockton, CA 95205
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Phil Salazar
Officer 2
John Salazar
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
31.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 73rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
15
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KJJBWD17SPVS9723 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XK1D40X1NJ483310 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| June 2, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJBWD17SPVS9723 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1NKZL40X9JJ209721 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWD40X6RR320536 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2026 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | LANL · 1LH440VH3M1B30487 | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 3WKDD40X5LF414909 | 0 | Clean |
| February 10, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD40X6RR320536 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| November 25, 2025 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJBWD17SPVS9723 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| October 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 3WKDD40X5LF414909 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 9, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 3WKDD40X5LF414909 | 1 | Passed |
| July 17, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKWD40X6RR320536 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
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
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA21
NV1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rckly | — | 1R9U64723LS485608 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD40X5LF414909 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X6RR320536 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17SPVS9723 | 4 | 1 |
| Rackl | — | 1R9U64721KS485587 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH3M1B30487 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X9JJ209721 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Landoll Corporation 440B | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440VH9R1B36835 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D40X1NJ483310 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X1GR492339 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 30, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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