HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO
20-unit tanker operator based in Pasadena, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 526103
- MC
- MC168493
- Based
- Pasadena, TX
- Contact
- 2812919494 · rcardenas@idcwarehouse.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, intermodal containers, and chemicals, HOUSTON TRANSFER AND STORAGE CO operates as a small-fleet tanker operator from Pasadena, TX. 20 power units, 20 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC168493 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 5, 2014).
Fleet composition on file: 2 owned trailers, 20 term-leased tractors, 38 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: 6,870 motor carriers operating 20 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Vehicle Maintenance at 212.3% 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 | 2 | 14.85 | 13.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.00 | 150.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 38.16 | 212.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 9 | 0.46 | 1,945.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 20-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 526103: 34 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 24, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 79 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Jan 17, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, and chemicals on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (40 trailers against 20 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 6,870 peer carriers operating 20 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 21 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 79 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 1945.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 20 power units on file.
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