HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1682613-santiago-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (312) 868-3852, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC618287.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 20 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 32 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | US | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 12, 2026 | US | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2026 | TX | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | NM | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 22, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 6, 2025 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 25, 2025 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 18, 2025 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 51 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 6 | 73.1% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 2 | 1 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4DEN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSRC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345ABHTIJ | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings release mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEMEO | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| No or Defective bus emergency exits Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362A | 1 | 1 |
| No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362E | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1682613 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC618287 |
| Legal name | SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 2,251,149 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 9, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 29, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC
What does SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC (MC618287), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking SANTIAGO EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1682613. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (312) 868-3852, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC618287, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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