TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC (USDOT 2482975) 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): MATTHEW T HALTOM (Company officer); MASON HALTOM (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • 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/2482975/ As of: Jul 24, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). 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 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26457 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 38 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 57 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 27.27% | — |
| 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
TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2482975. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 38 drivers, with 57 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
TEXAS REPUBLIC SIGNS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 38 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 32.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 62% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (10) and TN (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
32.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 38 drivers; Freightliner, Dodge, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,457 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 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% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jun 21, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| Dodge | 10 | |
| Chevrolet | 9 | |
| Ram | 7 | |
| Pj | 4 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Ame | 2 | |
| Amer | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.92 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 3.96 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (57 rows) View all 57 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88212682 | Jun 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87936898 | May 21, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.3A3-PROP | No |
| 87590243 | Apr 14, 2026 | AZ | 3 | SAN SIMON AZ |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 2-SLLTCD, 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87563451 | Apr 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 11UR, 17C | No |
| 87344842 | Mar 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB SEALY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2W, 393.60C | Yes |
| 87205346 | Mar 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 87139181 | Feb 24, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 87065925 | Feb 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 13818 IH10 WB SVC RD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.22H4 | No |
| 86932047 | Jan 30, 2026 | FL | 3 | LIVE OAK FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86829794 | Jan 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86811711 | Jan 13, 2026 | UT | 3 | MONTICELLO UT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86776186 | Jan 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 395.24D | No |
| 86587869 | Dec 15, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 393.43D-B, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 86564118 | Dec 13, 2025 | CT | 1 | ct-i-91-north,-middletown |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86643518 | Dec 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86332012 | Nov 14, 2025 | AZ | 2 | TUCSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86057926 | Oct 14, 2025 | NM | 1 | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 391.41A | No |
| 85602548 | Aug 25, 2025 | TN | 1 | MCEWEN TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43DBMA, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Yes |
| 85483562 | Jul 31, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-9200--eastex-fwy |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.9, 392.8, 393.95A | Yes |
| 85321365 | Jul 23, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-ohio-ave-e/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 85218569 | Jul 15, 2025 | OR | 1 | LA GRANDE OR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 85163778 | Jul 1, 2025 | AZ | 2 | WILLCOX AZ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.9A-LRLI, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 84912255 | Jun 9, 2025 | MS | 3 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.49J | Yes |
| 84402141 | Apr 15, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 84384745 | Apr 11, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6O9HHQE189 | Aug 24, 2023 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| WY0202013403 | Nov 9, 2020 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0215312686 | Nov 6, 2020 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001659822 | Aug 29, 2019 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5FABHQE1T5 | Mar 25, 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA4102415383 | Mar 13, 2019 | LA | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AZ0000033789 | Jun 27, 2018 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| IH10 WB SEALY SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| BARNETT CROSSROADS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| WILLCOX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ POE | CO | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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