Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
60 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 714426 · MC-313143
CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC
60 power unitsavg 10.2 yrRegional · 3 statesLA PORTE, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-313143 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
60Power units
43 observed · MCS-150
45Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 3
Operating authority2828 yr active
since 1997Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo24.424.4 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC safe to work with?
Is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC safe to load? CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC (USDOT 714426, MC-313143) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LA PORTE, TX, operating 60 power units and 60 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 136 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 24.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (77/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CTCORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC 77
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Safety
136 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 24.4% (24-mo)78 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)80 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
31.3% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.7 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 60-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 60
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 80
- Annualized
- ≈40 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.7 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance28 · 7 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance17 · 3 OOS
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance14 · 1 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance9 · 1 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance7
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving6
- 393.60 Windshield / glazingVehicle Maintenance5
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance5
- 393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance4 · 2 OOS
- 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance4
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$1M BIPD · 9 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+4 earlier
United States · 97–99
Continental · 99–09
National Interstate · 09–12
Illinois National · 13–15
Wesco · 15–19
Trisura Specialty · 19–21
19972024
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
10 insurer eras · collapsed from 23 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | Jul 2023 → Mar 2024 | $1M | 3 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2022 → Jul 2023 | $1M | 1 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | Sep 2021 → Jul 2022 | $1M | 4 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2019 → Sep 2021 | $1M | 1 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2015 → Jun 2019 | $1M | 2 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2013 → Jun 2015 | $1M | 3 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | Jun 2012 → Jun 2013 | $1M | 1 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2009 → Jun 2012 | $1M | 2 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | Aug 1999 → Sep 2009 | $1M | 4 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | Apr 1997 → Aug 1999 | $1M | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 60
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 43
- Trailers (towed)
- 45
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 3 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed33
US statesInspections · 24 mo8080
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
LA PORTE, TX
Top corridor
TX
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 4 trucks also ran under 6 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 540864USDOT 548880USDOT 3163657USDOT 3302586USDOT 690147USDOT 2944855Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (16 trucks · 21 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 213641USDOT 282721USDOT 688143USDOT 2412423USDOT 185732USDOT 3805806USDOT 232734USDOT 742910
Shares a company officer with other carriers
anthony cerone — 3 carriers: USDOT 2209163USDOT 2933632
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)6060
Observed (24 mo)4343
Shared w/ other carriers1616
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1200 MCCABE RD, LA PORTE, TX, 77571
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (281) 470-7575
- Web domain
- coreoftx.com
Registration
- Officers
- Anthony Cerone · Allen Baity
- USDOT / docket
- 714426 · MC-313143
- First registered
- 11/15/1997
- Last MCS-150
- 06/25/2024 · 2,995,005 mi (2023)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 08/24/2001
- D-U-N-S
- 112053335
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Reviews
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Frequently asked
What is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC's USDOT number?
CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC's USDOT number is 714426, and its motor carrier number is MC-313143.
Is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC's safety record?
CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC has a 24.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 136 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 77/100 (tier: review).
How big is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC's fleet?
CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC operates 60 power units and 60 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC based?
CORE TRUCKING COMPANY OF TEXAS LLC is based in LA PORTE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.