RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH LEE SALAZAR
DBA: C Salazar & Sons Trucking
Pearsall, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3701059
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
58.8% OOS · 20 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3701059
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 16, 2021
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 2021
Annual Mileage
10 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Location
Pearsall, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
58.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
17 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 95th 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
20
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance96
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7FN911121 | 9 | 1 OOS |
| May 19, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK75LU91862 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| May 15, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK75LU91862 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| April 23, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK75LU91862 | 2 | Passed |
| March 23, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7FN911121 | 1 | Passed |
| March 20, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7FN911121 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| March 20, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK75LU91862 | 5 | Passed |
| February 23, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJBBCG22LJ08729 | 12 | 1 OOS |
| January 13, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCG22LJ08729 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCG22LJ08729 | 0 | Clean |
| October 31, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH7FN911121 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| July 30, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCG22LJ08729 | 7 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 8 | Out of service |
| May 15, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| December 13, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 7 | Out of service |
| May 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| December 13, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| February 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 4 | Out of service |
| December 13, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Out of service |
| January 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 4 | Out of service |
| March 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 4 | Out of service |
| December 13, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | Out of service |
| April 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | Out of service |
| October 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Out of service |
| March 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 0 | Out of service |
| June 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 8 | Cited |
| March 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Air suspension pressure loss | 7 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 81 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX20
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cons | — | 1C911402X4S770415 | 10 | 3 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7FN911121 | 8 | 6 |
| 2003 Corn Belt Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1C9SS402731424943 | 5 | 4 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK75LU91862 | 5 | 3 |
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG22LJ08729 | 5 | 2 |
| Ranc | — | 1R9BSE507RL008385 | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XX7J109207 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.