LIGHTHOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
USDOT 1664862 • 4904 FUQUA, HOUSTON, TX, 77048
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-612133 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 4188762 | ON FILE | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 793-00-33-22 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2015 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 793-00-33-22 | REPLACED | May 3, 2015 | May 3, 2021 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EF4CA00114-141 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2014 | Jun 3, 2015 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EF4CA00114-141 | REPLACED | May 3, 2014 | May 3, 2015 |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EF4CA00114-131 | REPLACED | May 3, 2013 | May 3, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0591810 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2012 | May 17, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0591810 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2010 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08415742 003 | CANCELLED | May 3, 2009 | Jun 4, 2010 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08415742 001 | REPLACED | May 3, 2007 | May 3, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4188762 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 793-00-33-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 793-00-33-22 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2021 | May 3, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EF4CA00114-141 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2015 | Jun 3, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EF4CA00114-141 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2015 | May 3, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EF4CA00114-131 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2014 | May 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0591810 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2013 | May 17, 2013 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0591810 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | H08415742 003 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2010 | Jun 4, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | H08415742 001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2009 | May 3, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-612133 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC612133 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC612133 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC612133 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 28, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC612133 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 2008 | REVOKED | Jun 14, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(d) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(f) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (45 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 7800 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD | ...253652 | LIGHTHOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASADENA | E 1000 SAM HOUSTON PKWY | ...649472 | LIGHTHOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC |
| Sep 29, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records