EXCARGO SERVICES INC
77-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Houston, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 242877
- MC
- MC173420
- Based
- Houston, TX
- Contact
- 7139217700 · safetyusers@excargo.com
What this carrier is
EXCARGO SERVICES INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Houston, TX. Operating footprint: 77 power units, 73 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC173420 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers, chemicals, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 17, 1988).
Fleet composition on file: 78 owned trailers, 77 term-leased tractors, 175 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: 229 motor carriers operating 77 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Vehicle Maintenance at 244.0% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: vehicle maintenance is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 39.46 | 12.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.22 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.80 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 141 | 57.79 | 244.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.40 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 77-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 242877: 131 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 1, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 129 |
| Total violations | 136 (28 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 13, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (253 trailers against 77 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 229 peer carriers operating 77 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 87 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (18 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 136 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Vehicle Maintenance is the weakest area — 244.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 77 power units on file.
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