HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED

DOT 338676 MC 254585 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
81 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.28% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 11.76% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
22 units

Drivers: 28

Trailers: 68 (68 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD, NEWLAND, NC, 28657

Phone Number

(828) 765-1733

Mailing Address

PO BOX 121, SPRUCE PINE, NC, 28777

Cell Phone

(828) 766-4585

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(828) 765-0358

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
33 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
33 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-09-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-09-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-10-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-10-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-11-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-11-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-11-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-11-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-11-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-11-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-11-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2018-11-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC254585 2018-11-07
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC254585 2010-11-01

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: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

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
2025-11-01 BIPD/Primary 013-10-6942 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2019-11-01 Cargo 04 MS IB2276 N/A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2025-09-17 BIPD/Primary WF013692 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-11-01 BIPD/Primary WF013692 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-09-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-11-01 BIPD/Primary NINC 007591 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-11-01 BIPD/Primary NINC 007591 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2023-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-06-10 BIPD/Primary NINC 007591 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2022-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-11-01 BIPD/Primary NINC 007591 $750,000 INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY 2022-07-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-04-12 BIPD/Primary NCFR 109831 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-11-01 BIPD/Primary NCFR 109831 $750,000 AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-11-01 BIPD/Primary JST100341801 $750,000 STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-11-01 BIPD/Primary JST1003418 $750,000 STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-11-01 BIPD/Primary CT751908003 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2018-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-11-01 BIPD/Primary 5068867437 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2017-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-12-31 BIPD/Primary CT751908-1112-121 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2016-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-10-24 BIPD/Primary ALT 11-9-0069 $750,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2012-12-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-02 BIPD/Primary TPN-000292-A $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2011-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-24 CARGO 04 MS HH9496 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2019-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-10-24 BIPD/Primary TPN-000292-A $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2011-07-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-10-24 CARGO TPN-000292 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2010-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-24 BIPD/Primary TF274936 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-10-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-24 BIPD/Primary BA9137816-2 $750,000 ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-10-24 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.28%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

81 inspections · 14 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

11.76%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

17 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 81 Last inspection: Jun 22, 2026 Total crashes: 71

FMCSA Inspection Records (81 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 22, 2026

0392001255

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SC KENWORTH 1NKAGGGG...

Jun 13, 2026

1356001867

9 viol.
Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 3ALXA700...

Jun 1, 2026

I037141354

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN PETERBILT 1NPBGGGG...

May 30, 2026

0006880502

Level 3 NC PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

May 29, 2026

0400001449

Level 3 SC PETERBILT 1NPBGGGG...

May 28, 2026

0940Q44QK5

Level 3 NM FRHT 3ALXFB00...

May 28, 2026

0940Q44QK5

Level 3 NM FRHT 3ALXFB00...

May 16, 2026

0006876191

Level 2 NC KW 1NKAGGGG...

May 11, 2026

I036430052

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

May 7, 2026

1368000648

10 viol.
Level 1 GA PETERBILT 1NPBGGGG...

Apr 21, 2026

0006867852

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 30, 2026

LAPJS01791

2 viol.
Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Mar 11, 2026

0006855670

Level 2 NC FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 9, 2026

0006855011

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 2, 2026

0006852862

Level 2 NC FRHT 3ALXA700...
Total Inspections

81

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

81

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (71 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.

Jun 13, 2026

GA • GA0010396887

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2026

TN • TN0400534288

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2026

GA • GA0010360680

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2025

AL • AL0005649538

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2025

TX • TX75JFHQE1LL

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 6, 2025

NC • NC0108101776

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 17, 2025

GA • GA0009753296

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 28, 2024

SC • SC0024267558

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2024

NC • NC0107664295

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2023

TN • TN0103600489

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 8, 2023

NC • NC0107239641

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2022

AR • AR2022501213

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2021

NC • NC0106612980

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 7, 2021

WV • WV202100175A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2020

SC • SC0020208249

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

38

Total Crashes

71

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

35

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 20
OOS: 9

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

81
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

22
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

22

22 owned

Trailers

68

68 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

28

CDL Drivers: 28
Interstate: 28
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

17

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 11.76%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 28
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Fresh Produce Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Refrigerated Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

22

Power Units

22

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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