Ihaul Express LLC
Houston, TX
DBA: IHEX
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
IHAUL EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2024. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 5 power units with 5 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Intermodal.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ihaul Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ihaul Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 5
MCS-150 Mileage: 350,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by IHAUL EXPRESS LLC
4 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 INTERMODAL CHASSIS. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 38% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 13% |
Trailers (4 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 | 4 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| East Manufacturing | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 3 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | 38% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 25% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 13% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 1 | 13% |
| Hercules Ajax | 1 | 13% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R799937 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 252B157 | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| R791592 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 228C081 | TX | East Manufacturing SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| BU6328 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| BU6336 | OK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| R531445 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Oct 2025 |
| U402784 | TN | Herc INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: TX (5) · OK (2) · TN (1)
Recent active vehicles (8 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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
10
Inspections
24 months
26
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/06/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 2 |
| 10/23/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/20/2025 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/30/2025 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/06/2025 | MO | Walk-Around | 7 | ✓ |
| 06/19/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/30/2024 | TX | Full | 11 | 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
$1 Million
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | AQ1YTX007972-02 | $1 Million | 03/05/2026 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX007972-01 | 03/05/2025 | 03/05/2026 | CANCEL | |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX007972-00 | 03/05/2024 | 03/05/2025 | CANCEL |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | TX | HUMBLE, 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 →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does IHAUL EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, IHAUL EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Intermodal.
Is IHAUL EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
IHAUL EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has IHAUL EXPRESS LLC been in business?
IHAUL EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 6 months old.
Where is IHAUL EXPRESS LLC located?
IHAUL EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 12311 WILDE LAUREL LN, HOUSTON, TX 77014.
Roadside Inspection History 10 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
IHAUL EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 10 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, LA, MO. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 20%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-10-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-20 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-30 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-06 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | — |
| 2025-06-19 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-30 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 11 | 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
16 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for IHAUL EXPRESS LLC, of which 3 (19%) 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 | 9 | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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DOT 3737186 · HOUSTON, TX
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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