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SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC

6209 BUCK BLVD · Indianapolis, IN 46237

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #71888
  • USDOT #3091615 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC is a Indianapolis, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-71888 and their USDOT number is 3091615.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/20/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/20/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 479,749 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: CA (6), AR (2), WA (2), MO (2), KS (2), NM (2), IN (1), OH (1), US (1), IL (1), NV (1), ID (1), +5 more. Home base: Indianapolis, Indiana.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 23.5% 23.4% Driver 3.7% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.46 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.02 6 Vehicle Maintenance 9.96 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-LJNBrakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
SAM HOUSTON TRUCKLINES LLC
6209 BUCK BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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