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Carrier profile · USDOT 693903 · MC-304426 · Updated 06/21/2026

INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC

DBA IRI TRUCKING INC

41 power unitsavg 12.8 yrRegional · 5 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-304426 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksiritrucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(713) 675-4400Email dispatchrichardh@iritrucking.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo31.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

41 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.8 yr

Model years 1999–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 29-yr authority, 32% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC safe to work with?

Is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC safe to load? INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC (USDOT 693903, MC-304426) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 41 power units and 32 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 61 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 31.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC's USDOT number?

INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC's USDOT number is 693903, and its motor carrier number is MC-304426.

Is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC's safety record?

INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC has a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 61 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC's fleet?

INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC operates 41 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC based?

INTERMODAL RESEARCH INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.