HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2634654-cal-tex-excavation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:23 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (832) 693-6000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC917338.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 of 15 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 15 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2026 | TX | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | 13 | Yes |
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
67 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 89 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 | 64 | 16 | 95.5% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
| Power steering violations Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209E | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Steering system components worn welded or missing Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209D | 2 | 2 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2634654 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC917338 |
| Legal name | CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 120,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 12, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
OtherDirt Excavation
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC
What does CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC (MC917338), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 CAL-TEX EXCAVATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2634654. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 693-6000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC917338, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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