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Carrier profile · USDOT 526103 · MC-168493 · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Houston Transfer and Storage Co
20 power unitsavg 15 yrLocal · 1 statesPASADENA, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-168493 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 13, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 33 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1993.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 35 inspections.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO (USDOT 526103) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier received 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 20 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 13, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 1, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 5, 2014 in the federal record refreshed Sep 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO's USDOT number?
HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO's USDOT number is 526103, and its motor carrier number is MC-168493.
Is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO authorized to operate?
As of Sep 13, 2026, HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO's safety record?
HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO's fleet?
HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO operates 20 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO based?
HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO is based in PASADENA, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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