FIRST COAST LOGISTICS OF HOUSTON LLC
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST COAST LOGISTICS OF HOUSTON LLC (USDOT 3239723) 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): KEN KELLAWAY (Company officer); DAVID MCLAUGHLIN (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. · 82 • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3239723/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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.
Active insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 34.8% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=22535 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +14 (31 → 45) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +14 (31 → 45) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Shared-address cluster
Chameleon watch →Other USDOTs that share address or phone attributes in a suspected successor cluster. Heuristic signal — not a fraud determination.
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Company profile
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InsurancePROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Apr 1, 2021
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1021849ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 87 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 31.75% | — |
| 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
FIRST COAST LOGISTICS OF HOUSTON LLC is a motor carrier based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3239723. 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 45 power units and 45 drivers, with 87 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 34.8%. 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.
FIRST COAST LOGISTICS OF HOUSTON LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 31 drivers, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 67 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 32.8% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common and contract.
67 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 235% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (67 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
32.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (92.5% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 13 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 31 drivers; Freightliner, Prat, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,535 ACTIVE carriers operating 22–68 power units (±50% of this carrier's 45 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 31 45FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 31 45FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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) | 63 | 20 | 31.7% | Mar 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 52 | |
| Prat | 28 | |
| Volvo | 12 | |
| CIMC | 11 | |
| Chth | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Strg | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 | 46 | — | 5.92 | 6 | — | 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 (87 rows) View all 87 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87466265 | Mar 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-500--w-barbours-cut |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87262971 | Mar 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11TL, 396.17C | No |
| 87191371 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-500--w-barbours-cut |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87151377 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-8000--east-fwy-north |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87191410 | Feb 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.75A1, 393.9H | No |
| 87191435 | Feb 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86979638 | Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 396.3A1B | No |
| 87007503 | Feb 3, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-PAW, 392.2W, 393.95A | Yes |
| 87033133 | Feb 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-500--w-barbours-cut |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86967738 | Jan 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 393.75A4 | No |
| 87007583 | Jan 29, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86877606 | Jan 20, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70B | No |
| 86865050 | Jan 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60C, 393.75B | No |
| 86841806 | Jan 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86807015 | Jan 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86605977 | Dec 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86582297 | Dec 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-500--w-barbours-cut |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86543702 | Dec 8, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2500--underwood-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.209D, 393.78, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 86461359 | Nov 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86265745 | Nov 5, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.207A, 393.75C, 393.70B | Yes |
| 86170674 | Oct 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86235796 | Oct 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.23PT, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 85993400 | Oct 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-2500--underwood-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 393.55D1 | No |
| 85971531 | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.201A | Yes |
| 86033506 | Sep 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Strg
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX73FDHQE1W8 | Feb 27, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7069HQE1JN | Oct 23, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX63BBHQE11K | Aug 6, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5S89HQE1CZ | Jun 22, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX5OJ9HQE1O0 | Feb 17, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | MC1021849-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13620 | 82 | — | Apr 1, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200050 | BIPD | — | Jan 31, 2019 | Jun 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200050 | BIPD | — | Jun 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 14, 2019
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Jun 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 E BARBOURS CUT B | TX | 1 | 1 |
| 400 E IH 610 FWY N | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 8 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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87 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify FIRST COAST LOGISTICS OF HOUSTON LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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