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  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Apr 10, 2017 · Docket MC708547.

MTZ CARGO LLC

USDOT 2009740 Active Based in HOUSTON, TX

MTZ CARGO LLC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2009740. 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 4 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier Overview

MTZ CARGO LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 9 years on FMCSA's records, based in Houston, TX. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Insurance
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Policy effective Apr 22, 2024
Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (3 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (83.3% of violations); top code 393.48(a) (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Dodge, Fontaine, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.50 vs 1.80 +0.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
Serves 51,604 carriers
Location & Contact
1539 COLLINS RD
HOUSTON, TX 77093
Phone: 2817333949
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2009740
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,652 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 10, 2017 to Apr 22, 2017 (12 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations

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 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Dodge 3
Fontaine 1
Freightliner 1
Pjtm 1
Rclp 1
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 (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87067014 Jan 27, 2026 TX 2 tx-8800--pineland-rd
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1M16234 · 1FUJA6CK1ADAV3099
4 393.11TU, 393.55D1, 396.17C No
82979761 Oct 22, 2024 TX 1 —
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX SGR4570 · 3D6WU6CL2BG638220
1 393.95B No
81578796 May 9, 2024 TX 1 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX RTT5856 · 3C63R3GL0FG625644
13 396.3(a)(1), 393.43(d), 393.48(a) Yes
79437760 Aug 9, 2023 TX 1 tx-13500--east-fwy-sout
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX PYR9074 · 3C7WRLFL5GG375863
1 396.3(a)(1) No
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC708547
Revoked
Granted Apr 10, 2017 Revoked Apr 10, 2017
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Apr 10, 2017 MC708547 Common REVOKED Apr 10, 2017
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
May 3, 2017 MC708547-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Mar 7, 2017 MC708547 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Apr 9, 2010 MC708547-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT20679A 91X Apr 22, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 6106710 BIPD/Primary Apr 22, 2017 Apr 22, 2024 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 12 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 10, 2017 to Apr 22, 2017
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA2988746 BIPD/Primary Apr 22, 2016 Apr 10, 2017 NAME CHANGED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 2868835 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2016 Feb 18, 2016 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 2868835 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2016 Apr 22, 2016 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 2868835 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2016 May 14, 2016 CANCELLED
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY A42501257-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2015 Feb 18, 2016 CANCELLED
HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY TXA519609 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2014 Feb 18, 2015 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 4565889 CARGO Mar 26, 2010 Jan 31, 2013 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 4565889 BIPD/Primary Mar 26, 2010 Feb 18, 2014 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 22, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  2. May 3, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Apr 10, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Apr 10, 2017
    insurance
    NAMECHG — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  5. Apr 10, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Apr 10, 2017
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 12 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 22, 2017)
  7. May 14, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  8. Apr 25, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Apr 22, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  10. Feb 18, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  11. Feb 18, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 12, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Feb 19, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Feb 18, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Feb 18, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  16. Jan 31, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
200 E SAM HOUSTON PK TX 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
390.21(a) Vehicle marking requirements General/Admin 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.43 Brake - relay emergency valve Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.43(d) Brake - relay emergency valve Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(c)(2) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MTZ CARGO LLC

  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 MTZ CARGO LLC

Is MTZ CARGO LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MTZ CARGO LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2009740 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 MTZ CARGO LLC's safety rating? ▾
MTZ CARGO LLC 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 MTZ CARGO LLC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for MTZ CARGO LLC 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 MTZ CARGO LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MTZ CARGO LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (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 MTZ CARGO LLC based? ▾
MTZ CARGO LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1539 COLLINS RD, HOUSTON, Texas 77093. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MTZ CARGO LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
MTZ CARGO LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MTZ CARGO LLC operate? ▾
MTZ CARGO LLC self-reports 4 power units and 3 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 MTZ CARGO LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MTZ CARGO LLC. 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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