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ALEJANDRO J SALINAS
DBA: Salinas Express
Edinburg, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2375366 · MC 815299
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-815299 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
45.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 7 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on January 26, 2015 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC815299
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920000625-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2375366
MC Number
MC-815299
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 26, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 1, 2013
Authority Reinstated
January 29, 2018
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Edinburg, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
45.5% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
8 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX12
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB4WL967121 | 10 | 4 |
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25371M304713 | 8 | 5 |
| 2008 Texas Bragg Enterprises | Flatbed · 16 ft | 17XFP162181085441 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDSZB6XDA71639 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DU741020 | 1 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | V262283141 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 20P690N TX 32P690N |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | V262250614 | US281 SB AT SANTA FE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | LOCATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 97S6120 TX 96S612N |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 1, 2026 | V262163388 | US 281 MM 762, TX | II | 2 | 1 | SALINAS EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 96R527N TX 98R527N |
| 393.47A | OOSInadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21C | Improper size, location, or color of CMV marking | |||||||||
| December 27, 2025 | V252153140 | TX44 EB, TX | III | 2 | — | SALINAS EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 23Z132W TX 25Z132W |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| December 25, 2025 | V252149342 | 716M US281 NB, TX | III | — | — | RIO FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 23Z132W TX 25Z132W |
| December 12, 2025 | V252138914 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 8 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 96Y056W TX 108B217 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | V252041759 | ENTRY RAMP, TX | II | 10 | 1 | GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NURTIRTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 1UYVS25371M304713 |
TX 96Y056W TX 108B217 |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | V252043426 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | III | 3 | — | RJ PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TEXAS BRAGG ENTERPRISES |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 17XFP162181085441 |
TX 96Y056W TX 119888K |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | V252026156 | 5010 FM2557, TX | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TEXAS BRAGG ENTERPRISES |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 17XFP162181085441 |
TX 66P385N TX 119888K |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | V251983523 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | COCA COLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TEXAS BRAGG ENTERPRISES |
1FUPCSZB4WL967121 17XFP162181085441 |
MS 153152A TX 119888K |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RIO FRESH | 1 | December 25, 2025 |
| GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NURTIRTION | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| RJ PRODUCE | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| COCA COLA | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| HEB | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 18, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2018 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 19, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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