TNT CRANE & RIGGING INC
500-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Houston, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1843980
- MC
- MC806882
- Based
- Houston, TX
- Contact
- 7136446113 · ariddick@tntcrane.com
What this carrier is
With 500 power units and 400 drivers on file, TNT CRANE & RIGGING INC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator operating out of Houston, TX. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC806882 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction materials, and other: cranes,rigging. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 3, 2013).
Fleet composition on file: 300 owned trucks, 200 owned tractors, 700 owned trailers, 31 term-leased trailers.
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: 26 motor carriers operating 500 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% 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 | 84 | 183.60 | 45.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 15 | 46.30 | 32.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.60 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 364 | 214.00 | 170.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.80 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 500-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1843980: 318 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in CO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82 |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 348 |
| Total violations | 455 (63 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 9 reportable crashes , 7 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Feb 12, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (731 trailers against 200 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 26 peer carriers operating 500 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 226 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 driver OOS, 31 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 455 violations, 9 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 500 power units on file.
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