HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3861942-houston-space-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC
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 inactive (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 average55.6% vs Texas average 25.1%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 3 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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) 350-1408, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1494874.
- 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 9 · Texas avg 25.1%
4 of 9 · Texas avg 7.7%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 17 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| May 9, 2025 | TX | 1 | 18 | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | 10 | No |
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
55 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 94 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 | 47 | 6 | 85.5% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 7 | 14.5% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 5 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 3 | 3 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 3 | 3 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g. lamps required by 393.11 ABS lights or low air Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395B | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 2 | 0 |
| Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39379 | 2 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3861942 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1494874 |
| Legal name | HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 12, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 7, 2023 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherDirt, Rock, And Conc
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 HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC
What does HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC (MC1494874), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC 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. The MCS-150 was last updated Feb 7, 2023, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3861942. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (832) 350-1408, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1494874, 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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