GHOST TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3270981 • 12703 PEAR ORCHARD DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77044
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1032624 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 28, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | ON FILE | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 25, 2025 | Nov 23, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | REPLACED | May 29, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000004669-00 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352828-00 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2024 | May 29, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L8883 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA963215687 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2022 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L5384 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L3300 | REPLACED | May 9, 2021 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L3300 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2021 | May 9, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60069 00 | REPLACED | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI20L1553 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2021 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | 2623TDUBMDJ19L6499 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2019 | May 9, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2025 | Aug 24, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000004669-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352828-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L8883 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA963215687 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L5384 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3300 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3300 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2022 | Apr 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI20L1553 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2021 | May 9, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2623TDUBMDJ19L6499 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60069 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2020 | May 9, 2020 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2026 |
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2025 |
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2024 |
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2022 |
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2021 |
| MC1032624 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2020 |
| MC1032624 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 2019 |
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
11 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 5 | 3 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| fmcsr:205A-WRC | 205A-WRC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-LSML | 11A1-LSML | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LCL | 9A-LCL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9D2-FTF | 9D2-FTF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.132(c) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (44 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 8000 NORTH FWY | — | GHOST TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records