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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
USDOT 338676 · MC254585 · EIN 56-1891212 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD, NEWLAND, NC, 28657
(828) 765-1733 · ROBERT V HOUSTON SR
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 29.4% — above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 346
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 013-10-6942 · eff 11/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate29.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance411 pts
Unsafe Driving47 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance14 pts
Other10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 68 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
NC17
TN11
GA5
NM5
SC3
WV2
LA2
CA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.57 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.76 | 2.76 | ≈28–32% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Monroe County, GA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monroe County, GA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 55% · Other 38% · Lighting / lamps 6%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (3 OOS) · Tires 24% (3 OOS) · Suspension / axle 13% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSURR
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.07).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 40%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLFY
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLSIV
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2026 | COMMERCE, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/11/2026 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2026 | GA | 4 | ✓ | |
| 05/12/2025 | RURAL BALDWIN, AL | ✓ | ||
| 05/11/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2025 | BURNSVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/17/2025 | TUCKER, GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 66 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer21 incomplete vehicle5 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT V HOUSTON SR
Annual mileage
1.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1988-12-31
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 11 carriers
Shares identifiers with 11 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R V H TRANSPORT INC | 1059180 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ZACH'S TRUCKING INC | 3391560 | 4 VINs | strong |
| H & H EXPRESS COMPANY INC | 1218262 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
11/01/2025 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 013-10-6942
11/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013692
10/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/03/2025)
10/06/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/03/2025)
09/25/2025 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013692
09/17/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF013692
08/29/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2025)
08/29/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/18/2025)
06/19/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.8M mi reported (2024)
11/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 007591
10/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2024)
10/07/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2024)
11/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 007591
10/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2023)
10/05/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/27/2023)
11/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 007591
10/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2022)
10/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/31/2022)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/338676.