HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2355883-salazar-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Salazar Transportation Inc
Doing business as John Salazar Heavy Haul & Tow
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.
- Liability insurance lapsed in the last 12 monthsNational Fire & Marine Insurance Co. policy cancelled Feb 26, 2026; the next filing took effect Apr 17, 2026, 50 days later. During a lapse the company had no liability insurance on file with FMCSA; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
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, (209) 463-8500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC71147.
- 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) | MC71147 | Primary | United Financial Casualty Company Policy CA872892017 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 17, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 6 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | National Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Policy 72TRS134864 | Dec 10, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | National Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Policy 72TRS134864 | Sep 8, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | Benchmark Insurance Company Policy BIC-WS-CA-01054-02 | Jun 5, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | Benchmark Insurance Company Policy BIC-WS-CA-01054-02 | Sep 8, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | Benchmark Insurance Company Policy BIC-WS-CA-01054-02 | Sep 8, 2024 | Replaced |
| Sep 8, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC71147 | Benchmark Insurance Company Policy BIC-WS-CA-01054-01 | Sep 8, 2023 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
3 of 13 · California avg 19.8%
1 of 16 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CA 16 94.1%
- WY 1 5.9%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 7
5 tractors · 1 semi-trailer · 1 straight truck
Kenworth 5Western Star 1
7 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 4
4 semi-trailers
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Ecco 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Nov 25, 2025 | WY | 3 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 81.8% | 71.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol… Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3IDUI | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939A1LPLOWR | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 2355883 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC71147 |
| Legal name | SALAZAR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| DBA name | JOHN SALAZAR HEAVY HAUL & TOW |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 350,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 7, 2012 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
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 Salazar Transportation Inc
What does Salazar Transportation Inc's operating authority allow?
MC71147: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Salazar Transportation Inc is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Salazar Transportation Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2355883. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (209) 463-8500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC71147, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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