READERS WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING LTD
USDOT 417637 • DBA: READERS WHOLESALE • 8010 KEMPWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77055
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
417,637
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
7132248300
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
769,341
Physical Address
8010 KEMPWOOD, HOUSTON, TX, 77055
Mailing Address
PO BOX 550607, HOUSTON, TX, 77055
Contact
Phone: 7132248300
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
28
Violations
17
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
18
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 28 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (17 violations from 28 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.61vs nat'l 1.80
-1.19 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (28 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
19 total · 10.5% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
15
Crash History (18 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BROWNSVILLE | 2600 CENTRAL BLVD | ...UH3822 | READERS WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING LTD |
| Jan 21, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROBSTOWN | E 1300 44 HWY | ...HM4460 | READERS WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING LTD |
| Aug 19, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2006 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2006 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2005 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2004 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2002 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2001 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2001 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2001 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2001 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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