TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED (USDOT 1998434) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): BOUTROS MERHI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1998434/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178022 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10% | 40% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1998434. 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 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TOTAL CONTRACTING LIMITED is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 38.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (13 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
38.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Mack is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,022 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | Dec 16, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 17 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.07 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 13.53 | 14 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86605916 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2400--reed-rd |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Mack
|
6 | 393.47E, 393.45B2UV, 393.53B | No |
| 85673691 | Aug 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9TS, 393.19 | No |
| 85103178 | Jun 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-14502--fm521-sb |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.78, 387.303B4, 392.2RG | No |
| 84827281 | May 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0288-in-harris-co.-(472-484 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | 383.23A2, 396.3A1BL, 391.11B4 | Yes |
| 84816060 | May 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84408521 | Apr 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75A3, 393.67, 393.75G-LOAD | Yes |
| 84419391 | Apr 10, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0288-in-harris-co.-(472-484 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.207A, 393.75A3, 393.75G-LOAD | Yes |
| 86071997 | Feb 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.209E | No |
| 83661539 | Jan 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2100--reed-rd |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47B, 393.47E | Yes |
| 83674237 | Jan 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | 400 E LOOP |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82011241 | Jun 25, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-5500--sonora |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81934993 | Jun 18, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.207(a), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 81772401 | May 29, 2024 | TX | 2 | SAM HOUSTON SERVICE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 390.21(c) | No |
| 81411392 | Apr 10, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-5500--harvey-wilson |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.78 | No |
| 81130146 | Mar 13, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 393.201(d) | No |
| 80659183 | Jan 18, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80064053 | Oct 24, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-2100--reed-rd |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 390.21(a) | No |
| 79765065 | Sep 20, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-8300--mykawa |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.50(b), 393.9(a) | No |
| 78497456 | Apr 25, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0288-in-harris-co.-(472-484 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.55(d)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6LOEHQE1H3 | May 17, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4UPAHQE1BL | Mar 13, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4977HQE1BC | Jan 27, 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 E LOOP | TX | 1 | 0 |
| SAM HOUSTON SERVICE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(c) | Improper size, location, or color of CMV marking | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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