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PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION

USDOT 1968330 Active Based in HOUSTON, TX

PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1968330. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 27 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 27 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
9
Drivers
27
Inspections
3
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2 (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 27 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 4.00 vs 1.80 +2.20
Location & Contact
8934 MANCHESTER STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77012
Phone: 7133936500
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1968330
Operation B
MCS-150 mileage 10,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
100%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 114,471 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-12 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
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) 1 1 100.0% Dec 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86677970 Dec 27, 2025 TX 3 tx-1300--federal-rd
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX NDM3455 · 1FVAG0FE7KHKS9125
4 383.23A2, 391.11B4, 392.2RG Yes
81511225 Apr 11, 2024 TX 2 —
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX NVP1594 · 1FVAG0FE5LHLG6299
7 172.516(c)(6), 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c) Yes
78612324 May 10, 2023 TX 2 tx-300--mercury-dr
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX 866307G · 1FVHG5FE5PHNZ3448
0 — No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
172.516(c)(6) Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured Hazardous Materials 2 1
172.200(a) Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate Hazardous Materials 1 0
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(b) Emergency equipment - warning devices missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION

  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 PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION

Is PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1968330 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 PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION's safety rating? ▾
PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION 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 PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION's out-of-service rate? ▾
PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION based? ▾
PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8934 MANCHESTER STREET, HOUSTON, Texas 77012. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION have valid operating authority? ▾
PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION operate? ▾
PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION self-reports 9 power units and 27 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 PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PORT TERMINAL RAILROAD ASSOCIATION. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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