HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1802904-christopher-salazar/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR
Doing business as SALAZAR TRANSPORTS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (254) 231-9479, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC663890.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC663890 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT1091181171 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 27, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 10 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 11 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2025 | MS | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 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
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 10 | 92.1% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 0 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 0 |
| Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311S | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| 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 · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1802904 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC663890 |
| Legal name | CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR |
| DBA name | SALAZAR TRANSPORTS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 413,896 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 5, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 19, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR
What does CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR's operating authority allow?
MC663890: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1802904. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (254) 231-9479, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC663890, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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