HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO
USDOT 526103 • 13103 BAY PARK RD, PASADENA, TX, 77507
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-168493 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX008180-00 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7478378 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX007216-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-05 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-04 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-03 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-02 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000340-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | QDX-TX000068-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | QDX-TX000068-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEC0039842 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEC0039842 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 5349297 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2002 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAP3103144 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2000 | Feb 2, 2001 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXA 80180166 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CA 5051518 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 96A 7231 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA162985401 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA1629854 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1994 | Jun 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX008180-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX007216-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-05 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-04 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000340-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | QDX-TX000068-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | QDX-TX000068-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0039842 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0039842 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CA 5349297 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 7478378 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BAP3103144 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2001 | Feb 2, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 80180166 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CA 5051518 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 96A 7231 01 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1997 | Jun 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA162985401 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1629854 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-168493 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-168493 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2025 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2024 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2023 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2022 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2021 |
| MC168493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 18, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2019 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2018 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2017 |
| MC168493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 21, 2002 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2020 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC168493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 1995 | REVOKED | Apr 18, 2001 |
| MC168493 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC168493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 15, 1990 | REVOKED | Apr 18, 2001 |
| MC168493 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Apr 13, 1990 |
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 • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.200A-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602B | Form and manner of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.201D | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | 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 (34 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
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | N 1400 SH 146 | ...340963 | HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO |
| Jul 31, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | S 1600 SH 146 | ...558709 | HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO |
| Mar 5, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | S 200 SH 146 | ...130620 | HOUSTON TRANSFER & STORAGE CO |
| Sep 20, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2011 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2007 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2004 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2003 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2003 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2002 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 1998 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 1997 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 1997 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events