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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Aug 30, 2023 · Docket MC1400858.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 997 days (since Aug 24, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC

USDOT 3480239 Active Based in HOUSTON, TX

MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3480239. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 6 roadside inspections on file. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Houston, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
6
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.4% of violations); top code 393.9TS (Inoperative turn signal) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Mate are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Aug 24, 2023 (997 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.40 vs 1.80 +1.60
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 108,819 carriers
Location & Contact
16930 APPLECROSS LN
HOUSTON, TX 77084
Phone: 7132612382
Registration
USDOT 3480239
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 162,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 246,677 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,677 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,677 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 12, 2022 to Aug 24, 2022 (12 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 5 1 20.0% May 11, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
Mate 6
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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87839520 May 11, 2026 TX 2
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2W, 393.55C1 No
86445182 Nov 26, 2025 TX 2
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2RG, 393.55C1 No
85411832 Jul 29, 2025 TX 2 tx-ih-0010-in-waller-co.-(728-738
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
7 396.17C, 393.9TS, 393.55E No
84976610 Jun 12, 2025 TX 2 tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA, 396.17C, 393.9 Yes
83052484 Oct 28, 2024 TX 2
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9TS, 392.2RG No
80853415 Feb 9, 2024 TX 2 IH10 NB SVC RD MP 71
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Aug 30, 2023 MC1400858 Common REVOKED Aug 22, 2022
MC Certificate Documents (2 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
Aug 29, 2022 MC1400858-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Apr 14, 2022 MC1400858-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX006570-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 10, 2023 Aug 24, 2023 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX006570 -00 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 Jul 10, 2023 REPLACED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX006570 -00 BIPD/Primary May 1, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX006570-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2022 May 1, 2023 REPLACED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX006570-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2022 May 24, 2023 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 12 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 12, 2022 to Aug 24, 2022
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX005355-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2022 Aug 12, 2022 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 30, 2023
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 30, 2023
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Aug 24, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 11, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jul 10, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 24, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 2, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. May 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 22, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Aug 22, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Aug 12, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 12, 2022
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 12 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 24, 2022)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
IH10 NB SVC RD MP 71 TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.26 Requirements for reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC

Is MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3480239 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC's safety rating?
MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC had?
6 roadside inspections are on file for MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC's out-of-service rate?
MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC based?
MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 16930 APPLECROSS LN, HOUSTON, Texas 77084. 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC have valid operating authority?
MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC operate?
MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 CARBO & BROTHERS LLC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MTZ CARBO & BROTHERS 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

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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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