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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 5235245 · MC-61338281 ·
Tri Coast Carriers
100 power unitsHOUSTON, TX50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-61338281 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
100Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.New entrant, limited track recordRegistered under a year ago with few inspections — limited public safety history to evaluate.
In good standing · 0
Nothing flagged.
USDOT registration00 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal—
No crash recordVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityNew
0 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2026 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TRI COAST CARRIERS (USDOT 5235245) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 100 power units and 100 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing available in the FMCSA record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRI COAST CARRIERS's USDOT number?
TRI COAST CARRIERS's USDOT number is 5235245, and its motor carrier number is MC-61338281.
Is TRI COAST CARRIERS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. TRI COAST CARRIERS is inactive in the FMCSA register.
How big is TRI COAST CARRIERS's fleet?
TRI COAST CARRIERS operates 100 power units and 100 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRI COAST CARRIERS based?
TRI COAST CARRIERS is based in HOUSTON, TX.
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