HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/635773-sanchotena-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC
Doing business as SANEX INTERNATIONAL
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 average31.1% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (619) 671-0966, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC303827.
- 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) | MC303827 | Primary | New Horizon Insurance Company Policy NHS1924305 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 11, 2026 | 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
47 of 151 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 222 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | 6 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
298 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 71 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 363 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 288 | 69 | 96.6% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0.7% | 16.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 16 | 16 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 16 | 0 |
| 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 | 15 | 15 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 9 | 4 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRCLS | 9 | 1 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 9 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 7 | 7 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 7 | 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 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 635773 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC303827 |
| Legal name | SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC |
| DBA name | SANEX INTERNATIONAL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 24 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 634,277 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 16, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 2, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherFoam, And Scrap
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 SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC
What does SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC303827: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SANCHOTENA 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 SANCHOTENA EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 635773. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (619) 671-0966, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC303827, 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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