START TRUCKING INC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average57.7% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (713) 671-3740, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC177941.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC177941 | Primary | POLARIS INSURANCE CO RRG INC Policy PIC-2025-0012 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | 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.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
15 of 26 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 27 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 10 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
76 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 100 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 | 14 | 94.7% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 14 | 2 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 6 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 2 | 2 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLUV | 2 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | La Porte, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 250801 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC177941 |
| Legal name | START TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 1,230,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 1, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 24, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPLASTIC, FOOD
Questions about START TRUCKING INC
What does START TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC177941: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about START TRUCKING INC 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.
What should I verify before booking START TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 250801. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 671-3740, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC177941, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.