Nlc Freight INC
Katy, TX
Profile data updated Jul 12, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
6
Power Units
6
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (3 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
NLC FREIGHT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2023. Based in Katy, TX, they operate a fleet of 6 power units with 6 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Hopper / Grain.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Nlc Freight INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Nlc Freight INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 365,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
6
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by NLC FREIGHT INC
5 trucks and 9 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hyundai Translead Trailers, Freightliner, Wabash Vans. Equipment breakdown: 9 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 50% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. 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 | 9 | 64% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 36% |
Trailers (9 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 | 9 |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Vanguard | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 6 | 43% |
| Freightliner | 5 | 36% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 7% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 7% |
| Vanguard | 1 | 7% |
License plates on file (14 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156C551 | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| R686563 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| R696145 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| 4UF1204 | CA | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| R755950 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 3152362 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 160C423 | TX | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| R707548 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| 3152362 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| R686562 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Feb 2025 |
| 227C465 | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 227C464 | TX | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 4VR6994 | CA | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2024 |
| 45U9817 | CA | Vanguard SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2024 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: TX (9) · CA (3) · ME (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 14)
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
14
Inspections
24 months
25
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+6.8%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/19/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 01/18/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/23/2025 | TX | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/15/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/11/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 07/18/2025 | NM | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 03/11/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/24/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/23/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/22/2025 | AZ | Driver Only | 4 | ✓ |
| 09/07/2024 | NM | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 08/14/2024 | AZ | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 91X | 1BWHTX1901522690-00 | $750,000 | 08/18/2025 |
View Insurance History (8 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901522690-00 | 07/21/2025 | 09/22/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHTX1901522690-00 | 07/21/2025 | 08/18/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP97236A | 03/14/2023 | 08/04/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010121 | 05/10/2025 | 07/21/2025 | CANCEL | |
| CLEAR SPRING PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | CAM000785 | 07/21/2023 | 07/21/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP97236A | 03/14/2023 | 07/21/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010121 | 07/21/2024 | 05/29/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71010121 | 07/21/2024 | 05/10/2025 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does NLC FREIGHT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, NLC FREIGHT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Hopper / Grain.
Is NLC FREIGHT INC's authority currently active?
NLC FREIGHT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has NLC FREIGHT INC been in business?
NLC FREIGHT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2023, making their authority approximately 3 years, 5 months old.
Where is NLC FREIGHT INC located?
NLC FREIGHT INC is physically located at 28723 FINKE GORGE DR, KATY, TX 77494.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
NLC FREIGHT INC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AZ, TX, NM. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 29%) 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 395.8E-HOSPD — 5 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-01-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-23 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-12-15 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-18 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-04 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-11 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-02-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-22 | AZ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | — |
| 2024-09-07 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-08-14 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), NLC FREIGHT INC was cited for 21 violations, of which 5 (24%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 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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