NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP
USDOT 674507 • 1608 MARGARET ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77093
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
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
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
3 states • 140 inspections
Violation Summary (346 violations from latest 100 of 140 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 46 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 28 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 19 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 15 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 15 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 10 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 7 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 7 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 7 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 4 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HC | Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A | No CDL endorsement | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104A | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(e) | 390.21(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104D | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TRDL | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4/R | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11RT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | 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 (140 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
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Inspections per month (24 mo)
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Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GT5812 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Feb 19, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | S 5300 SOUTHWEST FWY | ...359317 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 7900 N SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY W | ...A01456 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Nov 4, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 31702 SH 249 | ...496124 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Oct 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 19202 CHAMPION FOREST DR | ...348816 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Aug 19, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 10900 BAY AREA BLVD | ...NL1724 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| May 20, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | IH 45 | ...489206 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Apr 15, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | W 6000 KATY SER S FWY | ...130954 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Mar 24, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | W 15916 KATY FWY | ...225616 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Feb 15, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOUSTON | N 800 NORTH SAM HOUSTON E PKWY | ...401662 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Dec 10, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 5800 NOT REPORTED | ...687963 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Nov 24, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I40 | ...679583 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Nov 7, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 8200 JESKE RD | ...401664 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Oct 26, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSENBERG | 3300 SH 36 S | ...NH3260 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Sep 24, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 7000 HARDY TOLL RD | ...KV4551 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Aug 12, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NOT LISTED | 1244 IH 45 | ...BU0266 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Aug 2, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSENBERG | 1200 FM 723 | ...449247 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Aug 1, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 11000 SHELDON RD | ...GT5812 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Jul 24, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | W 11116 LITTLE YORK RD | ...061925 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| May 3, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...522151 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Mar 16, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 26400 NOT REPORTED | ...236436 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Feb 13, 2024 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 15200 NORTHWEST FWY | ...166391 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Feb 7, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PASADENA | 12400 RED BLUFF | ...149342 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Jan 19, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 7100 W SAM HOUSTON TWY N | ...442364 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
| Nov 10, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GALVESTON | SEAWALL BLVD | ...E50699 | NORTH HOUSTON POLE LINE LP |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records