Brandon Salazar Snowball
Piedras Negras, CH
Profile data updated Aug 3, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
40
Power Units
40
Drivers
FMCSA since 2025 (1 yr)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2025. Based in Piedras Negras, CH, they operate a fleet of 40 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Brandon Salazar Snowball operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Brandon Salazar Snowball is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 60,558 miles (2024)
Driver Information
40
Total Drivers
40
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL
56 trucks and 38 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 51 TRUCK TRACTOR, 38 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 51 | 54% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 38 | 40% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 5% |
Trailers (38 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 38 |
| Utility Trailer | 11 |
| Great Dane | 7 |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Fruehauf | 2 |
| Strick | 2 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Lufk | 1 |
| Ram | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Hobb | 1 |
| Vntc | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 31 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 3 |
| 53 ft | 21 |
| 48 ft | 4 |
| 45 ft | 3 |
| 28 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 34 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (18 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | 17% |
| International | 15 | 16% |
| Kenworth | 13 | 14% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 12 | 13% |
| Peterbilt | 11 | 12% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 7 | 7% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 6 | 6% |
| Wabash | 3 | 3% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 2 | 2% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 1% |
| Fruehuaf | 1 | 1% |
| Ramirez | 1 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Hobb | 1 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 1% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 1% |
| Lufk | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ES4V | MX | Itnl STRAIGHT TRUCK | 14 | Jun 2026 |
| 143B243 | TX | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 99ET7P | MX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 045B336 | TX | Fruehauf SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 52ET5L | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 63ET4L | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| 07ET6P | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| AN9209 | OK | SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 74ES4V | MX | Itnl TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | Jun 2026 |
| Y42833 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 57ET4L | MX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | Jun 2026 |
| 62ET8H | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| 92ET5L | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 045B323 | TX | Ram SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 9DC3548 | CH | Strick SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 12V223W | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 57N797N | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 46ES4V | MX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 17 | Jun 2026 |
| AN9198 | OK | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 62ET4L | MX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: MX (57) · TX (27) · OK (5) · ME (4) · CH (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 94)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
524
Inspections
24 months
1,333
Violations
Total found
165
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 07/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 07/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 9 | 2 |
| 07/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | US | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | TX | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | 3 |
| 07/07/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 07/06/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 524 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL's authority currently active?
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL been in business?
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2025, making their authority approximately 1 year, 2 months old.
Where is BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL located?
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL is physically located at PIEDRAS NEGRAS, CH 26080.
Roadside Inspection History 524 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL has been inspected 524 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, US. Out of these, 108 inspections (about 21%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 391.11B2-Z — 240 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-07-07 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
Showing 25 of 524 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1,115 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for BRANDON SALAZAR SNOWBALL, of which 134 (12%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 828 | 90 |
| Driver Fitness | 240 | 7 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 44 | 35 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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