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Carrier profile · USDOT 526103 · MC-168493

HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO

20 power unitsavg 14.5 yrLocal · 1 statesPASADENA, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-168493 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(281) 291-9494Email dispatchrcardenas@idcwarehouse.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo19.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

20 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.5 yr

Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 33-yr authority, 19% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO safe to work with?

Is HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO safe to load? HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO (USDOT 526103, MC-168493) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PASADENA, TX, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 35 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 19.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
HTHOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO 88
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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 2026-07-24, 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 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes 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.