Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Higher Grade Logistics LLCUSDOT 4245559HOUSTON, TX
Carrier profile
Higher Grade Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 4245559
- MC
- 1644861
DBA HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS
Inspected in 7 jurisdictionsHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
2Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.6Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.60% of vehicle inspections out of service · 45.5% of driver inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
2Reported power
4 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.6Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6.6 yr
Model years 2013–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
2 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2024. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 4245559) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC effective Jan 30, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 7 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number?
HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number is 4245559, and its motor carrier number is MC-1644861.
Is HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC's safety record?
HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC's fleet?
HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC based?
HIGHER GRADE LOGISTICS LLC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 jurisdictions.