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Carrier profile · USDOT 256475 · MC-177137 · Updated 07/18/2026

LIQUID CARGO INC

38 power unitsavg 9.1 yrMulti-region · 15 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-177137 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
38Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

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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 authority41 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo26.5%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

38 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.1 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 41-yr authority, 26% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is LIQUID CARGO INC safe to work with?

Is LIQUID CARGO INC safe to load? LIQUID CARGO INC (USDOT 256475, MC-177137) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 38 power units and 29 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 81 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 26.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 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 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is LIQUID CARGO INC's USDOT number?

LIQUID CARGO INC's USDOT number is 256475, and its motor carrier number is MC-177137.

Is LIQUID CARGO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, LIQUID CARGO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LIQUID CARGO INC's safety record?

LIQUID CARGO INC has a 26.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 81 roadside inspections, with 4 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 LIQUID CARGO INC's fleet?

LIQUID CARGO INC operates 38 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LIQUID CARGO INC based?

LIQUID CARGO INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.