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Carrier profile · USDOT 3091615 · MC-71888 · Updated 06/13/2026

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC

5 power unitsavg 7.7 yrNational · 17 statesINDIANAPOLIS, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-71888 ACTIVE
Verified linkssamhoustontrucklines.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(281) 667-7121Email dispatchDISPATCH@SAMHOUSTONTRUCKLINES.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority8 yr active
since 2018
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.7 yr

Model years 2012–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

8 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 8-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC safe to work with?

Is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC safe to load? SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC (USDOT 3091615, MC-71888) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 8 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 35 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SHSAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC 93
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Frequently asked

What is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC's USDOT number?

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC's USDOT number is 3091615, and its motor carrier number is MC-71888.

Is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC's safety record?

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC's fleet?

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC based?

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC is based in INDIANAPOLIS, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.