TARGA TRANSPORT LLC
161-unit tanker operator based in Houston, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 126597
- MC
- MC247759
- Based
- Houston, TX
- Contact
- 7135841000 · zmoravek@targaresources.com
What this carrier is
TARGA TRANSPORT LLC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Houston, TX. Operating footprint: 161 power units, 137 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC247759 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, liquids and gases, and chemicals. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 29, 1994).
Fleet composition on file: 155 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 42 motor carriers operating 161 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 11.8% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 59.36 | 11.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 15.54 | 51.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 2.68 | 37.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 136.96 | 38.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 12 | 3.54 | 339.4% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 161-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 126597: 173 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 |
| Hazmat | 9 |
| Total violations | 62 (20 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 11 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 12, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, liquids and gases, and chemicals on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 42 peer carriers operating 161 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 123 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (10 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 62 violations, 11 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 339.4% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 161 power units on file.
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