CRANE CARTAGE LLC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: CRANE CARTAGE FREIGHT SERVICES

1500 RANKIN ROAD STE 400, HOUSTON, TX, 77073|(281) 233-9500

USDOT

1873432

MC Number

676488

Fleet Size

324

Total Drivers

391

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

CRANE CARTAGE LLC is a large interstate motor carrier based in HOUSTON, Texas, operating 324 power units with 391 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.3% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 14 crashes on file (1 fatal, 4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 301 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.3%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate22.3%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.7% across 174,809 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

301

Total

63%

Driver %

Driver Inspections301
Vehicle Inspections179
Driver OOS Rate0.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate22.3%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 30, 2024

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Oct 1, 2021

On fileACTIVE

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

14

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes4
Tow Crashes13

Frequently asked questions

Is CRANE CARTAGE LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. CRANE CARTAGE LLC (USDOT #1873432) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is CRANE CARTAGE LLC's safety record?

CRANE CARTAGE LLC has 301 inspections on file and 14 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does CRANE CARTAGE LLC operate?

CRANE CARTAGE LLC operates 324 power units with 391 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does CRANE CARTAGE LLC transport hazardous materials?

No. CRANE CARTAGE LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is CRANE CARTAGE LLC located?

CRANE CARTAGE LLC is based in HOUSTON, Texas at 1500 RANKIN ROAD STE 400, 77073. Phone: (281) 233-9500.

What are CRANE CARTAGE LLC's out-of-service rates?

CRANE CARTAGE LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 22.3% (national average: 20.72%).