HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2457309-samax-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SAMAX EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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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, (956) 231-8868, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC848690.
- 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) | MC848690 | Primary | Sutton Specialty Insurance Company Policy SOA01 000107432 01 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 29, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
64 of 294 · Texas avg 25.1%
47 of 410 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 1 | 5 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CO | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | 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
692 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 131 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 850 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 | 512 | 79 | 74.0% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 76 | 2 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 68 | 44 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 8 | 6 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 37 | 30 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 28 | 3 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 25 | 1 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 22 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 18 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 17 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 16 | 1 |
| Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Z | 14 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 12 | 1 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 12 | 0 |
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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 1 |
| May 12, 2026 | Rural (Nevada County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Vidor, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 8, 2025 | Temple, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Westfall Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2457309 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC848690 |
| Legal name | SAMAX EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 100 |
| Drivers | 100 |
| Annual mileage | 13,458,412 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 10, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 27, 2013 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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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 SAMAX EXPRESS INC
What does SAMAX EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC848690: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SAMAX EXPRESS INC 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 SAMAX EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2457309. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 231-8868, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC848690, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (956) 231-8868
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIEL SALDIVAR MARTINEZ Carrier · DBA SAMAX INTERNATIONAL |
Nuevo Laredo, TA | 3338321 | MX1065952 | 4 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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