LONGHORN TRUCKING CO INC
36-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Fort Plain, NY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 255263
- MC
- MC181102
- Based
- Fort Plain, NY
- Contact
- 5189933480 · vlogan@longhorntruckingcompany.com
What this carrier is
Hauling grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, construction materials, and other: deicing salt, LONGHORN TRUCKING CO INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Fort Plain, NY. 36 power units, 34 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC181102 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 16, 1988).
Fleet composition on file: 4 owned trucks, 32 owned tractors, 40 owned 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: 1,203 motor carriers operating 36 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 255.6% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving 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 | 50 | 19.56 | 255.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.77 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 66.49 | 52.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.61 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 36-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 255263: 115 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 |
| Total violations | 56 (12 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jun 24, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, construction materials, and other listed classes 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 1,203 peer carriers operating 36 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 68 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 56 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 255.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 36 power units on file.
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