HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1936057
MC Number
690953
Fleet Size
7
Total Drivers
11
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 4, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in HOUSTON, Texas, operating 7 power units with 11 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 100.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 187,375 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
1
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Feb 28, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC (USDOT #1936057) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC's safety record?
HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC has 1 inspection in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC operate?
HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC operates 7 power units with 11 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC located?
HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC is based in HOUSTON, Texas at 6413 W SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY N, 77041. Phone: (281) 497-5466.
What are HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC's out-of-service rates?
HOUSTON BUS SERVICES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.