Forerunner Transport LLC
Houston, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
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9
Power Units
9
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2022. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 9 power units with 9 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Forerunner Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| Trailers | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Forerunner Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 9
MCS-150 Mileage: 154,111 miles (2023)
Driver Information
9
Total Drivers
9
CDL Drivers
9
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC
10 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 9, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers, Fontaine Trailer Co.. Equipment breakdown: 10 SEMI-TRAILER, 10 TRUCK TRACTOR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 50% |
Trailers (10 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 | 10 |
| Great Dane | 5 |
| Ravens-met | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Font | 1 |
| Dors | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 8 |
| 48 ft | 7 |
| 2 axles | 9 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | 30% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 5 | 25% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 10% |
| Peterbilt | 2 | 10% |
| Pitts Trailers | 1 | 5% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 5% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 5% |
| Fontaine Trailer | 1 | 5% |
| International | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R736671 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 252C962 | TX | Dors SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| R746133 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 223C626 | TX | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| C419974 | ME | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| R756469 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 094B707 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| R840371 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| R780520 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 252B262 | TX | Font SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| R775717 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 5453127 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| R733770 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 207C644 | TX | Ravens-met SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 252B265 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| R286546 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 104C856 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| R550392 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| R667692 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| 011C221 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: TX (19) · ME (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 20)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
26
Inspections
24 months
69
Violations
Total found
8
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+9.0%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | LA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/09/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 9 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/24/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | TX | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | TX | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/02/2026 | TX | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 01/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/26/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 11/13/2025 | TX | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 26 inspections.
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
SIRIUSPOINT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SIRIUSPOINT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | 91X | NNFTK2181654 | $750,000 | 05/24/2025 |
View Insurance History (5 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | NNFTK2181654 | 05/24/2025 | 05/24/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0115830-00 | 05/24/2024 | 05/24/2025 | CANCEL | |
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | NNFTK2181654 | 05/24/2025 | 05/24/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA957730794 | 05/18/2022 | 05/24/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| SIRIUSPOINT SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | NNFTK2181654 | 05/24/2025 | 01/04/2026 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 5 months old.
Where is FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC located?
FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 17227 STONEHEDGE DR, HOUSTON, TX 77073.
Roadside Inspection History 26 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 26 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, LA. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 27%) 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 396.17C — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 9 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-24 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-02 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-01-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-26 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-13 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-07 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-03 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-02 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-06-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-22 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
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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
57 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for FORERUNNER TRANSPORT LLC, of which 8 (14%) 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 | 53 | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 |
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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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (2)
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