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Carrier profile · USDOT 1802904 · MC-663890 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR
DBA SALAZAR TRANSPORTS
4 power unitsavg 13.8 yrRegional · 4 statesTEMPLE, TX61/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-663890 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 4
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average7.7% vs the 6.7% national average.Reincarnated carrier — prior authority revokedFMCSA links this carrier to a previously revoked operating authority — the classic chameleon-carrier pattern. Verify it is not evading an enforcement history.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
17 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR (USDOT 1802904) has a Vektor safety score of 61/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective Jun 27, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 12, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 5, 2013 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR's USDOT number?
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR's USDOT number is 1802904, and its motor carrier number is MC-663890.
Is CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-03, CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR's safety record?
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 61/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR's fleet?
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR operates 4 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR based?
CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR is based in TEMPLE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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