Tex Trail Transport LLC
Houston, TX
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
11
Power Units
8
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2023. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 11 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Dump Truck and Hopper / Grain.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Tex Trail Transport LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 9 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 9 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tex Trail Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 42,239 miles (2025)
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
8
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC
13 trucks and 22 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Fontaine Trailer Co., Transcraft/wabash. Equipment breakdown: 22 SEMI-TRAILER, 13 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 | 22 | 63% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 37% |
Trailers (22 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 | 22 |
| Font | 4 |
| Fontaine | 4 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Transcraft | 2 |
| Great Dane | 2 |
| Trcf | 1 |
| Tran | 1 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Peerless D | 1 |
| Lufk | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | 1 |
| Heil Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 15 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 2 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 1 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 9 |
| 48 ft | 6 |
| 57 ft | 2 |
| 45 ft | 2 |
| 41 ft | 1 |
| 55 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 20 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (12 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | 31% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 9 | 26% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 3 | 9% |
| Wabash | 3 | 9% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 2 | 6% |
| Peerless | 1 | 3% |
| Transcraft | 1 | 3% |
| Heil Trailer International | 1 | 3% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 3% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 3% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 1 | 3% |
| Lufk | 1 | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R852011 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| U478130 | TN | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| R696382 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| R714350 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 229B633 | TX | Font SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| R706676 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| WDS706 | GA | Peerless D SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 626059T | TN | Transcraft SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 229B634 | TX | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | Mar 2026 |
| R706677 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| 228B347 | TX | Font SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| R821578 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| 229B378 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 4UV7540 | CA | Trcf SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 229B635 | TX | Tran SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| R696380 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| R733658 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Dec 2025 |
| 252B119 | TX | Font SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| R723715 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 216B533 | TX | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: TX (29) · GA (2) · TN (2) · CA (1) · AZ (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 35)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
48
Inspections
24 months
99
Violations
Total found
27
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+34.0%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2026 | OK | Full | 10 | 1 |
| 05/27/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/18/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/29/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 03/04/2026 | MO | Walk-Around | 12 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | SC | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 01/27/2026 | TX | Full | 8 | 2 |
| 01/27/2026 | TX | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/14/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 48 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
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | 91X | HIC80821-464 | $750,000 | 05/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (7 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-057 | 08/26/2025 | 10/25/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA974517105 | 05/02/2024 | 10/25/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-057 | 01/14/2025 | 08/26/2025 | CANCEL | |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA974517105 | 10/25/2023 | 05/02/2024 | CANCEL | |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-464 | 04/25/2026 | 05/01/2026 | CANCEL | |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-464 | 10/25/2025 | 04/25/2026 | CANCEL | |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-057 | 10/25/2024 | 01/14/2025 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Dump Truck and Hopper / Grain.
Is TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?
TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC been in business?
TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2023, making their authority approximately 2 years, 9 months old.
Where is TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC located?
TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 11211 HORNBERGER RD, HOUSTON, TX 77044.
Roadside Inspection History 48 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC has been inspected 48 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, SC, AR. Out of these, 21 inspections (about 44%) 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 395.8A (No driver's record of duty status) — 7 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-04 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 10 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-04 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 12 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-02 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-27 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-27 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-14 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-11 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-11 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-06 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-23 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-09 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
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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
72 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for TEX TRAIL TRANSPORT LLC, of which 29 (40%) 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 | 57 | 25 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 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 (2)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (5)
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