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SALTY TRANSPORT LLC
Carlsbad, NM
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4043326 · MC 1530483
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1530483 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1530483
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 4780062
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4043326
MC Number
MC-1530483
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 13, 2023
Authority Granted
September 13, 2023
Annual Mileage
550,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1416 Elizondo Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Sean Harper
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | NM | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 22, 2025 | TX | — | — | 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
NM5
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Tank
2
Flatbed
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN260406 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4822Y1208112 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Fortitude Manufacturing | Tank · 41 ft | 1F9ST4125DH408057 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR7EH123965 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 International SF625 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTWGAAR08J042217 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDU9X5BD124521 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Grupo Remolques Del Norte | Tank · 38 ft | 3BZJN3823FC000140 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN858204 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 6677Q3ZBF1 | ON HOBBS HWY 2543 FT W OF LAND, NM | III | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GRUPO REMOLQUES DEL NORTE |
3HSDZAPR2LN858204 3BZJN3823FC000140 |
NM WD139760 NM 5439FTL |
| 392.2Y | Failure to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | 8228Q36HK3 | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR6KN260406 |
NM WD141161 |
| April 24, 2026 | 8228Q36DQQ | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | I | 6 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR6KN260406 |
NM WD141161 |
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43A | OOSNo/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 8228Q1SHRT | CARLSBAD PORT OF ENTRY (WHITES, NM | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XPVDU9X5BD124521 1D9BG4822Y1208112 |
NM WD135068 NM 3936FTL |
| September 18, 2024 | V241548891 | MENTONE COURTHOUSE, TX | I | 10 | 4 | SALTY TRANSPORT LLC` | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FORTITUDE MANUFACTURING |
1HSDJAPR7EH123965 1F9ST4125DH408057 |
NM WD135064 NM 1426FTL |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45A-AJS | OOSAir Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 14, 2024 | 4781O6BB9P | ON DARK CANYON RD 1 MILES E OF, NM | II | 1 | 1 | SALTY TRANSPORT LLC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTWGAAR08J042217 |
NM BWBZ88 |
| 392.9 | OOSDriver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| November 21, 2023 | 3285N91CDX | ON PECOS HWY 1648 FT W OF PORT, NM | II | 6 | 1 | SALTY TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL PUMA |
3HSDJAPR2GN733328 3S9PHND23PW092319 |
NM WD135251 NM 7836FTK |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 13, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 20, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Trumbull Insurance Company |
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