HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (281) 291-9494, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC168493.
- 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: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC168493 | — | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MZG80899784 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC168493 | Primary | Clear Blue Insurance Company Policy AQ1YTX008180-02 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 30, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 20 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 20 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | 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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 47 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 | 23 | 3 | 82.1% | 78.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 0 | 10.7% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2 | 4 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1 | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s) Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172200AHMSPS | 1 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | La Porte, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 526103 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC168493 |
| Legal name | HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 470,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 5, 2014) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 4, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentChemicalsPaper ProductsConstructionOtherRUBBER
Questions about HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO
What does HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO's operating authority allow?
MC168493: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 526103. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 291-9494, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC168493, 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.