Robert E King
Phone (832) 338-5606Houston, TX
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1247850 · MC 489897 · 832-338-5606 · 8323385606 · Houston, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT1247850
- MC
- 489897
- Registered
- 2004 · 22 yrs
- Location
- Houston, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Jan 16, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Robert E King is an active motor carrier based in Houston, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1247850 and MC 489897. Phone: (832) 338-5606. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jan 16, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 2 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 1247850 was first registered with FMCSA on May 14, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 16, 2026. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest contract authority MC489897 effective Dec 29, 2010 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual) took effect Mar 12, 2019, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 2 times on record, most recently on Aug 5, 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
- Jan 16, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Aug 5, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Aug 5, 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
- Robert E. King
- Legal name
- Robert E King
- Doing business as
- Kings Transport
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1247850
- Docket numbers
- MC 489897 (active)
- Registered
- May 14, 2004 (22 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jan 16, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- October 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- 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 Houston, TX
- USDOT registrations in Houston
- 49,180
- Currently active
- 23,620 (48%)
- One-truck operations
- 36,213 (74%)
- With for-hire authority
- 24,995 (51%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 2,599
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 11, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 5.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1247850
- Docket numbers
- MC 489897
- Phone
- (832) 338-5606832-338-56068323385606
- roberteking253@yahoo.com
- Officers
- Robert E. King
- Legal name
- Robert E King
- DBA
- Kings Transport
- Address
- 253 Norview Dr, Houston, TX 77022
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 5ZT3TD4B0N9010830, 3C63R3HL0SG582965
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 1247850 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- 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.
- Check: Shares an officer with 4 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Lemke Mfg INCUSDOT 2661300 · San Diego, CASame officerActivePossible link
- King Construction INCUSDOT 1342471 · Clatonia, NESame officerActivePossible link
- Morgantown Cab Co INCUSDOT 1255282 · Morgantown, WVSame officerActivePossible link
- King Equipment Trucking INCUSDOT 1248656 · Sebring, FLSame officerNot activePossible link
- Robert E King Equipment INCUSDOT 1072578 · Sebring, FLSame officerNot activePossible link
- Robert E KingUSDOT 915676 · Mcalpin, FLSame officerNot activePossible link
- King Tool CompanyUSDOT 766393 · Erlanger, KYSame officerNot activePossible link
- Land Designs LTDUSDOT 704702 · Des Moines, IASame officerActivePossible link
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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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 11, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 489897
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Progressive County Mutual | 91X | CA02110312 | $1 Million | Mar 12, 2019 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive County Mutual | CA 2110312 | Mar 12, 2013 | Mar 12, 2019 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN628187 | Nov 13, 2008 | Dec 23, 2010 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive County Mutual | CA 6518648 | Jul 22, 2008 | Nov 19, 2008 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Progressive County Mutual | CA 6518648 | Jul 22, 2008 | Nov 13, 2008 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN560707 | Apr 10, 2008 | Jun 5, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | TN507560 | Jun 23, 2006 | Apr 10, 2008 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Indemnity Company | L042696 | Jun 23, 2005 | Jun 23, 2006 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Indemnity Company | L039411 | Jun 23, 2004 | Jun 23, 2005 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC489897 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Nov 26, 2010 | Dec 29, 2010 |
| MC489897 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | May 9, 2008 | Jun 11, 2008 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (2 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 2 (2 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 | 3.5 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 5 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 8 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.95F | Emergency equipment missing or insufficient | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | — | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23A2 | Operating CMV without CDL | 1 | 1 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | — | 1 | 1 |
| 390.21A | — | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 1 | 0 |
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 11, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Aug 5, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 88631200 | TX | Ih 45 Nb 217 Milepos | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 2 | 6 / 2 | 8 violations
|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 88858018 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 2 | 6 / 2 | 8 violations
|
Latest crashes
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 | 2 | 2 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 70,000 (2026)
- Seen at inspections
- 1 truck · 1 trailer
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5ZT3TD4B0N9010830 | 2022 | Forest River Tandara Towable | Semi-Trailer | 42BLJZ FL | 2 | Aug 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3C63R3HL0SG582965 | 2025 | Ram 3500 | Straight Truck | XBK1062 TX | 2 | Aug 5, 2026 | 6 / 8 |
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
- 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
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC489897).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC489897.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC489897 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC489897) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC489897) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Progressive County Mutual (MC489897).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC489897.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC489897 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC489897).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Indemnity Company (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Indemnity Company (MC489897).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Indemnity Company (MC489897) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Indemnity Company (MC489897).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1247850.
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.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- May 14, 2004
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jan 16, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Robert E King an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1247850 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Robert E King's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1247850; docket number MC 489897.
How do I contact Robert E King?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (832) 338-5606; email roberteking253@yahoo.com; address 253 Norview Dr, Houston, TX 77022.
What insurance does this record show for Robert E King?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Robert E King's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Robert E King have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 16, 2026).
What does Robert E King haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, mobile homes.
What equipment does Robert E King operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Robert E King had?
Inspections: 2; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Robert E King?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives October 2027. The latest filing stored here is Jan 16, 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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