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H TOWN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1240168 Active Based in HOUSTON, TX

H TOWN EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1240168. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

H TOWN EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC487814
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (2) and CO (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Timp, and Timpte are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jul 24, 2025 (297 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
BOC-3 Process Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
Serves 34,199 carriers
Location & Contact
19200 SPACE CENTER BLVD APT 1215 PHASE I
HOUSTON, TX 77058
Phone: 8329192202
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1240168
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 67,702 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 23, 2008 to Jan 15, 2009 (176 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 17, 2008 to Jan 14, 2009 (181 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 14, 2014 to Jan 20, 2014 (6 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-06 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 2 0 0.0% Jan 31, 2026
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 4
Timpte 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86948472 Jan 31, 2026 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R170798 · 1XP5DB9X2XD503682
0 — No
86471991 Nov 26, 2025 TX 2 IH10 WB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R170798 · 1XP5DB9X2XD503682
3 393.75C, 393.11TL, 393.45 No
84857531 Jun 2, 2025 CO 3 CRAIG CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R724678 · 1XPXD49X2PD871753
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
81424191 Apr 11, 2024 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R170798 · 1XP5DB9X2XD503682
0 — No
78577007 May 5, 2023 TX 2 SH 29 MP 454
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R170798 · 1XP5DB9X2XD503682
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX3QTAHQE1BY Mar 24, 2013 TX 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
TX3M68HQE1CV Sep 25, 2012 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CO2007001773 May 17, 2007 CO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX2453935037 Jun 15, 2006 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC487814
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 20, 2009 MC487814 NC REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Jan 15, 2009 MC487814-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
May 17, 2004 MC487814-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (35 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN347755 BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2023 Jul 24, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA3895134 BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2021 Jul 24, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP24880A BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2016 Jul 24, 2021 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 2588315 BIPD/Primary Jul 24, 2015 Jul 24, 2016 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary Jul 8, 2015 Jul 24, 2015 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary Jul 8, 2015 Aug 16, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2015 Jul 9, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2015 May 9, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary Jan 20, 2015 Apr 3, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-02 BIPD/Primary Jan 20, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 2014 Jan 20, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 8, 2014 Dec 23, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 8, 2014 Dec 16, 2014 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Sep 8, 2014 Nov 8, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 8, 2014 Sep 9, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2014 Jul 9, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Apr 2, 2014 May 9, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM005233-01 BIPD/Primary Jan 20, 2014 Apr 3, 2014 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 6 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 14, 2014 to Jan 20, 2014
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0011708 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 2013 Jan 14, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN023008 BIPD/Primary Feb 28, 2011 Feb 28, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN023008 CARGO Feb 28, 2011 Feb 28, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN051176 BIPD/Primary Feb 28, 2011 Jan 14, 2013 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN051176 CARGO Feb 28, 2011 Feb 20, 2012 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN023008 CARGO Jan 14, 2010 Feb 28, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 24, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  3. Jul 24, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jul 24, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  5. Aug 16, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  6. Jul 27, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jul 24, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  8. Jul 9, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jul 9, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  10. May 11, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. May 9, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  12. Apr 3, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. Apr 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Jan 21, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jan 20, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  17. Dec 23, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  18. Dec 17, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Dec 16, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  20. Nov 12, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Nov 8, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  22. Sep 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Sep 9, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jul 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jul 9, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  26. May 9, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. May 9, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  28. Apr 3, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Apr 3, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  30. Jan 21, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Jan 14, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  32. Jan 14, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 6 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 20, 2014)
  33. Jan 16, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Jan 14, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Feb 20, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Feb 28, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Feb 28, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Jan 15, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  39. Jan 14, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  40. Jan 15, 2009
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CRAIG CO CO 1 0
IH10 WB TX 1 0
SH 29 MP 454 TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify H TOWN EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about H TOWN EXPRESS INC

Is H TOWN EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. H TOWN EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1240168 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is H TOWN EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
H TOWN EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has H TOWN EXPRESS INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for H TOWN EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is H TOWN EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
H TOWN EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is H TOWN EXPRESS INC based? ▾
H TOWN EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 19200 SPACE CENTER BLVD APT 1215 PHASE I, HOUSTON, Texas 77058. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does H TOWN EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. H TOWN EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC487814). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does H TOWN EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
H TOWN EXPRESS INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has H TOWN EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for H TOWN EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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