HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/338378-m-l-truck-leasing-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average58.3% vs Texas average 25.1%.
MC274675: Common carrier, Contract carrier active
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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) 224-7150, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC148133 or MC274675.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC148133 | — | CHRISTIANIA GENERAL INS CORP., OF NY Policy TMT-800952 · 34 | — | Aug 8, 1994 | Active |
| Cargo | MC274675 | — | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MXI93023125 · 34 | — | Sep 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC274675 | Primary | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY Policy 133-7852223 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 5, 2026 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
14 of 24 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 25 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | TX | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 4, 2025 | TX | 1 | 15 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 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
88 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 105 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 87 | 15 | 98.9% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1.1% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 11 | 1 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 8 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 5 | 1 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 5 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 2 |
| Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347A | 4 | 0 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 3 | 1 |
| Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DLPC | 3 | 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 | 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 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 338378 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC148133, MC274675 |
| Legal name | M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 280,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 30, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 30, 1988 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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 M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC
What does M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC274675: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY 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 M & L TRUCK LEASING COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 338378. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 224-7150, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC148133 or MC274675, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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