HOUSTON-STARR COMPANY
HOUSTON-STARR COMPANY is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 Vehicle 11.1% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOUSTON-STARR COMPANY (USDOT 440171) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 11.1% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/440171/ As of: Sep 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=142740 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
HOUSTON-STARR COMPANY had 5 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 0.0.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (2) and DC (1).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; top code 391.41(a) (Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,740 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87847307 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85516797 | Aug 18, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84418610 | Apr 15, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-sr22--salem-twp---hornock-driv |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84086813 | Mar 11, 2025 | DC | 2 | WASHINGTON DC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82775187 | Sep 26, 2024 | VA | 3 | WARRENTON VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82471065 | Aug 22, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-sr0019/0097,-high-street-at-wa |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82456191 | Aug 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 82141106 | Jul 17, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81626957 | May 16, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81618355 | May 14, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81387824 | Apr 17, 2024 | PA | 3 | ON PA43 TPKE S |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81348324 | Apr 12, 2024 | MD | 2 | CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81339258 | Apr 10, 2024 | PA | 2 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80873903 | Feb 15, 2024 | PA | 3 | ON ROUTE 66 AT ITS INTERSECTIO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80648924 | Jan 18, 2024 | PA | 3 | MIFFLINVILLE REST AREA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79936056 | Oct 16, 2023 | PA | 1 | 496 COOPER AVE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79386244 | Aug 7, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-sr22-west-wheatfield-township- |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA303287500X | Mar 18, 2013 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 496 COOPER AVE | PA | 1 | 0 |
| MIFFLINVILLE REST AREA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON PA43 TPKE S | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON ROUTE 66 AT ITS INTERSECTIO | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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