USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 3485185 • 4016 MANITOU DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77013
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1145175 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON EXCESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTL10006001 | ON FILE | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L7724 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L5638 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2022 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L3498 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2021 | Jun 21, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON EXCESS INSURANCE COMPANY | PTL10006001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2025 | Jun 21, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L7724 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L5638 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L3498 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2022 | Jun 21, 2022 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1145175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC1145175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 |
| MC1145175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2023 |
| MC1145175 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 |
| MC1145175 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (190 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 34 | 8 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 13 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(g)(3) | 390.21(g)(3) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TRDL | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (48 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PASADENA | W 1300 SH 225 EB HWY | ...V74590 | USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...405015 | USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 17, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 6900 NORTH LP E | ...890314 | USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | 600 MAXEY RD | ...AU0439 | USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 28, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 5 | WILLIS | NOT REPORTED | ...405015 | USA CARGO LOGISTICS INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records