MTZ TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1980621 • 5115 N MCCARTY ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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 • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (312 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 28 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 21 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 18 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 12 | 8 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 9 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UO | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
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 (87 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 3199 ATASCOSITA RD | ...448952 | MTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 7800 NORTH LP E SER N | ...284017 | MTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 19, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2010 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records