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Carrier profile · USDOT 541406 · Updated 06/13/2026

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC

741 power unitsavg 5.4 yrRegional · 3 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksvanguardtrucks.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
741Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(281) 677-2200Email dispatchJIM.SMITH@VANGUARDTRUCKS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 33 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority32 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 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

Lessor pool

741 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.4 yr

Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

32 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 32-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC safe to work with?

Is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC safe to load? VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC (USDOT 541406) is an active leasing/lessor-pool motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 741 power units and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 13 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (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 (89/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
VTVANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC 89
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Frequently asked

What is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC's USDOT number?

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC's USDOT number is 541406.

Is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC's safety record?

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 89/100 (tier: clear).

How big is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC's fleet?

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC operates 741 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC based?

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTER OF HOUSTON LLC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.