Distribution Export Logistics INC
Phone (713) 935-0815Katy, TX
Find this carrier by: Distribution Export Logistics · Distribution Export · USDOT 1959921 · 713-935-0815 · 7139350815 · Katy, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT1959921
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2009 · 17 yrs
- Location
- Katy, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Feb 9, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Distribution Export Logistics INC is an active motor carrier based in Katy, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1959921. Phone: (713) 935-0815. It reports 16 power units and 15 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 9, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 25 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 1959921 was first registered with FMCSA on Oct 28, 2009 (17 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 9, 2026. Its vehicles were inspected 26 times on record, most recently on Nov 6, 2026, most often in TX.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Feb 9, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 13, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Nov 6, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Nov 14, 2025
- Latest vehicle observation
- Nov 6, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Carlos Chavez
- Company officer 2
- Mark Lewis
- Legal name
- Distribution Export Logistics INC
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1959921
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Oct 28, 2009 (17 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 9, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- January 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Katy, TX
- USDOT registrations in Katy
- 6,286
- Currently active
- 3,336 (53%)
- One-truck operations
- 4,889 (78%)
- With for-hire authority
- 3,982 (63%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 489
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 16 power units against a local average of 3.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1959921
- Phone
- (713) 935-0815713-935-08157139350815
- Fax
- (713) 935-0890713-935-08907139350890
- safety@laserweldinc.com
- Officers
- Carlos Chavez, Mark Lewis
- Legal name
- Distribution Export Logistics INC
- Address
- 1350 Schlipf Road, Katy, TX 77493
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1M1AN07Y5JM027030, 13N2532C7N1546438, 16V3F3827P6278067, 1FDUF5GT8MDA14803, 1XPCD79XXJD467719, 1L01B482721149452, 13N2532C3P1562607, 1M1PN4GY9LM004497, 13N148207J1523396, 4V4MC9GH77N454644 and 7 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1959921 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
More than 25 other USDOT registrations list the same officer, so they are not listed one by one.
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 25 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 24 (8 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 3.53 | 13 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45DLUV | — | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75A3 | Tire with fabric exposed | 3 | 3 |
| 393.43D | — | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2RG | — | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110B | — | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110C | — | 1 | 1 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 13, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Nov 14, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 27, 2026
- Last crash
- Nov 14, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 89487842 | TX | Tx | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 89443065 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 88873631 | TX | Tx | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 88820851 | TX | Tx | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 88640707 | TX | Ih10 Eb Kingsbury Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 88491119 | TX | Ih10 Eb Kingsbury Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 88465356 | TX | Ih10 Wb Kingsbury Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| May 13, 2026 | 87852425 | TX | Ih10 Wb Sealy Scale | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 1 | 2 violations
|
| May 11, 2026 | 87839774 | TX | Ih10 Eb Kingsbury Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 87739473 | TX | Ih10 Eb Brookshire Scale | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 26 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| TX · Texas | 26 | 8 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 1 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 15
- CDL drivers
- 15
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 7
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 8
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 16
- Trucks
- 16
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 330,000 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 9 trucks · 8 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M1AN07Y5JM027030 | 2018 | Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Truck Tractor | 136W24 TX | 5 | Nov 6, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 13N2532C7N1546438 | 2022 | Fontaine Trailer Co. Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-Trailer | 134W57 TX | 10 | Nov 6, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 16V3F3827P6278067 | 2023 | Big Tex Big Tex | Semi-Trailer | 134W62 TX | 2 | Oct 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDUF5GT8MDA14803 | 2021 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | 134W52 TX | 3 | Oct 27, 2026 | 3 / 2 |
| 1XPCD79XXJD467719 | 2018 | Peterbilt 567 | Truck Tractor | 1M57901 TX | 1 | Aug 25, 2026 | 0 / 1 |
| 1L01B482721149452 | — | Lufk | Semi-Trailer | Y13953 TX | 2 | Aug 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 13N2532C3P1562607 | 1993 | Fontaine Trailer Co. Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-Trailer | 134W59 TX | 2 | Aug 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M1PN4GY9LM004497 | 2020 | Mack Pinnacle | Truck Tractor | 143Y72 TX | 2 | Aug 5, 2026 | 2 / 1 |
| 13N148207J1523396 | — | Font | Semi-Trailer | 082B930 TX | 1 | Jul 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4V4MC9GH77N454644 | 2007 | Volvo Truck Vnm | Truck Tractor | VRL1071 TX | 1 | Jul 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M1AN07Y3DM014751 | 2013 | Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Truck Tractor | 1M57903 TX | 4 | May 11, 2026 | 7 / 0 |
| 13N2532C5P1562608 | 1993 | Fontaine Trailer Co. Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-Trailer | 134W60 TX | 7 | Apr 7, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M1AN3GY9PM027557 | 2023 | Mack Anthem | Truck Tractor | 134W55 TX | 8 | Jan 29, 2026 | 3 / 3 |
| 1L01B4828X1134191 | — | Lufk | Semi-Trailer | W83605 TX | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1HSDHSJR6DJ305996 | 2013 | International Lf677 | Truck Tractor | 1L85146 TX | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 | 2 / 1 |
| 1M1AN2AX6PM003257 | 2023 | Mack Anthem | Truck Tractor | 1M19591 TX | 1 | May 21, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 16V3F4824P6252564 | 2023 | Big Tex Big Tex | Semi-Trailer | 440692M TX | 1 | Jan 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- FlatbedVIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight TruckInspection 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Record updated: safety grade D → C.
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Record updated: safety grade C → D.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1959921.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Safety grade | D | C |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Safety grade | C | D |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Oct 28, 2009
- Last MCS-150 update
- Feb 9, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Distribution Export Logistics INC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1959921 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Distribution Export Logistics INC's USDOT number?
USDOT 1959921. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Distribution Export Logistics INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (713) 935-0815; fax (713) 935-0890; email safety@laserweldinc.com; address 1350 Schlipf Road, Katy, TX 77493.
What is Distribution Export Logistics INC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Distribution Export Logistics INC have?
Power units: 16; drivers: 15, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 9, 2026).
What does Distribution Export Logistics INC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: metal/sheet/coil, machinery (large).
What equipment does Distribution Export Logistics INC operate?
On government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Distribution Export Logistics INC had?
Inspections: 25; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Distribution Export Logistics INC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2028. The latest filing stored here is Feb 9, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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