ARGO TRANSPORT INC

DOT 1840182 MC 707588 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.14% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 66.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
5 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 2 (2 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

219 MAXEY RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013

Phone Number

(832) 800-5723

Mailing Address

219 MAXEY RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(713) 485-0651

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
16 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-09-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-08-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-07-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-06-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-08-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-01-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-12-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-06-15 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC707588 2010-06-15

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-08-12 BIPD/Primary CT6515120721 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-10-20 BIPD/Primary STB02856 $750,000 TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPAN… 2025-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-08-12 BIPD/Primary STB02856 $750,000 TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPAN… 2024-10-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2024-08-11 BIPD/Primary STB02857 $750,000 TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPAN… 2024-08-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-08-12 BIPD/Primary CA960366504 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2024-08-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-08-12 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1416-04 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2022-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-08-12 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1416-03 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2021-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-08-12 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1416-02 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2020-08-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-06-18 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1416 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2019-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-12 BIPD/Primary UWPGA1416 $750,000 UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE CO… 2019-06-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-12 BIPD/Primary 2623TDUBMDJ17L3099 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2018-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-08-12 BIPD/Primary CA 3885870 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL 2017-08-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-21 BIPD/Primary LTO0026031 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-08-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-21 BIPD/Primary CAC 00001-03545-14 $750,000 SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GRO… 2015-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-11-21 BIPD/Primary BAPBZ0850513 $750,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2014-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-12 BIPD/Primary TXJ111545 $750,000 GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY… 2013-11-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-11-21 BIPD/Primary TXJ111545 $750,000 GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY… 2013-02-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2010-04-05 BIPD/Primary STC579635 $750,000 SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-09 CARGO 464208 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-02-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.14%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

28 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

3 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: Jul 1, 2026 Total crashes: 5

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 1, 2026

2203C01391

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 4, 2026

V262331390

7 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJAPAV...

Mar 30, 2026

W158004225

Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Feb 2, 2026

V262202734

2 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUPDSZB...

Jan 2, 2026

LAPUS01477

Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FUPDSZB...

Nov 24, 2025

SPRXI01908

Level 3 NJ FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 12, 2025

V252062519

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUPDSZB...

Sep 9, 2025

V251999026

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUPCSZB...

Jun 3, 2025

I5Z3011632

3 viol.
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJAPAV...

Apr 24, 2025

HP00966729

Level 3 KS FRHT 1FUPDSZB...

Mar 11, 2025

V251792935

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

Feb 28, 2025

F010000087

Level 3 VA KENWORTH M 1XKDD69X...

Dec 14, 2024

I039A40076

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Dec 3, 2024

V241711569

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Dec 3, 2024

I033C11209

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUPDSZB...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (5 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 26, 2022

VA • VA0223315182

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2020

TX • TX5R5EHQE1A2

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2017

GA • GA0006487114

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 6, 2015

NJ • NJ0015247768

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2010

TX • TX2ZVDHQE176

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

5

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

20

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 15
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

5
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

5

1 owned

Trailers

2

2 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 66.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Fresh Produce Refrigerated Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

5

Power Units

5

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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