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Carrier profile · USDOT 250801 · MC-177941 · Updated 06/13/2026

START TRUCKING INC

4 power unitsavg 12 yrLocal · 1 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-177941 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksstart-trucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(713) 671-3740Email dispatchCHERI@START-TRUCKING.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo48.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 41-yr authority, 48% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is START TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is START TRUCKING INC safe to load? START TRUCKING INC (USDOT 250801, MC-177941) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 4 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 40 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 48.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is START TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

START TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 250801, and its motor carrier number is MC-177941.

Is START TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, START TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is START TRUCKING INC's safety record?

START TRUCKING INC has a 48.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is START TRUCKING INC's fleet?

START TRUCKING INC operates 4 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is START TRUCKING INC based?

START TRUCKING INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.