Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (512) 494-4281, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC637457.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85).
Bond & insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC637457 | — | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY Policy W150381264 · 84 | — | Jul 15, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1740556 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC637457 |
| Legal name | PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Annual mileage | 50,000 (2021) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 22, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 8, 2023 |
Cargo carried
General FreightChemicalsOtherCHEMICALS=SMALL PAINT CANS PACKAGED; TIRES
Truck safety records
Not applicable to this business type. PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC holds broker authority only and has no roadside inspections or crashes in the last 24 months. A broker does not operate trucks under its authority; check the safety record of the carrier it books for your load.
Questions about PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC
Is PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC a broker or a carrier?
PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC637457: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Aug 8, 2023, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION TEXAS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1740556. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (512) 494-4281, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC637457, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (512) 494-4281
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
4 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPLE DISTRIBUTION LLC | 3331632 | MC1061793 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PRINCIPLE EXPRESS LLC | 3462907 | MC1130937 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MAXIM DIRECT LLC | 4254168 | MC1649500 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PRINCIPLE BROKERS DIRECT LLC | 4284263 | FF65603 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.