Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 338676 · MC-254585 ·
Houston Transportation Incorporated
22 power unitsavg 8.2 yrMulti-region · 12 statesNEWLAND, NC81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-254585 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
42Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
13 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED (USDOT 338676) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Nov 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 52 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 52 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 28 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 19, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 15, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED's USDOT number?
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED's USDOT number is 338676, and its motor carrier number is MC-254585.
Is HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED's safety record?
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED has a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 84 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED's fleet?
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED operates 22 power units and 28 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED based?
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED is based in NEWLAND, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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