HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
4093762
MC Number
1567454
Fleet Size
12
Total Drivers
14
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 27, 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 SPECIALIST CARGO LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in SPRING, Texas, operating 12 power units with 14 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 46.2% 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 13 inspections 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 187,377 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
13
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 4, 2025
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 SPECIALIST CARGO LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC (USDOT #4093762) 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 SPECIALIST CARGO LLC's safety record?
HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC has 13 inspections 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 SPECIALIST CARGO LLC operate?
HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC operates 12 power units with 14 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC located?
HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC is based in SPRING, Texas at 16303 LYONS SCHOOL RD #103, 77379. Phone: (832) 454-5883.
What are HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC's out-of-service rates?
HOUSTON SPECIALIST CARGO LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 46.2%, 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 80.0%, 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.