Eastsider Transport INC
Eagle Lake, TX
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2002. Based in Eagle Lake, TX, they operate a fleet of 3 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Flatbed.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Eastsider Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Eastsider Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 196,680 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC
3 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Fontaine Trailer Co., Reitnouer Inc. Equipment breakdown: 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 50% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Wils | 1 |
| Reitnouer | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 3 |
| 48 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | 50% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 17% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 1 | 17% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 1 | 17% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (6 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257312D | ME | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| R678162 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| R756417 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 213B474 | TX | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 103C659 | TX | Wils SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| R678163 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: TX (5) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
7
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+8.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-8.5%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | TX | Full | 6 | ✓ |
| 03/24/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/18/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 7 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | WN361091 | $750,000 | 09/26/2023 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 8211167 | 10/16/2018 | 12/23/2019 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 8211167 | 12/23/2019 | 12/20/2022 | CANCEL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42505954-03 | 09/28/2017 | 09/28/2018 | CANCEL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42505954-02 | 09/28/2016 | 09/28/2017 | CANCEL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42505954-01 | 09/28/2015 | 09/28/2016 | CANCEL | |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXA522704 | 09/28/2014 | 09/28/2015 | CANCEL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9341124-02 | 07/07/2014 | 09/28/2014 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA08211167 | 12/20/2022 | 09/26/2023 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed.
Is EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC been in business?
EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years, 1 month old.
Where is EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC located?
EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 306 EAST PRAIRIE, EAGLE LAKE, TX 77434.
Roadside Inspection History 7 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 7 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 14%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.60D — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-02-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
21 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for EASTSIDER TRANSPORT INC, of which 2 (10%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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