HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Its MC number appears on another company recordHOUSTON REFRIGERATED BROKERAGE LLC (USDOT 3057565).
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
MC886365: filed under USDOT 3057565, not this record
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.
More than one company record uses MC886365. HOUSTON REFRIGERATED BROKERAGE LLC (USDOT 3057565, added Oct 11, 2017, authority filed under this record). Authority and insurance are filed per docket, so they appear on each record. Compare the records →
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (713) 928-9940, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC886371 or MC886365, and which company record it belongs to (see the note below).
- 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) | MC886371 | — | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company Policy DC920003220-00 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 13, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
20 of 50 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 54 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | TX | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Apr 9, 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
69 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 131 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 | 67 | 21 | 97.1% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 7 | 1 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLPC | 5 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 4 | 0 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 3 | 3 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 3 | 3 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 2 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 3 | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | Angleton, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Hutchins, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2546187 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC886371, MC886365 |
| Legal name | HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,200,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 30, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Questions about HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC
What does HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC886371: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HOUSTON REFRIGERATED TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2546187. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 928-9940, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC886371 or MC886365, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (713) 928-9940
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.
1 company
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON REFRIGERATED BROKERAGE LLC | 3057565 | MC886365 | 0 | Last known: Inactive 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.