Freight Carrier · Newland, NC
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD · Newland, NC 28657
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(828) 765-1733
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- MC #254585
- USDOT #338676 USDOT Active
- 22Power Units
- 28Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED is a Newland, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-254585 and their USDOT number is 338676.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/19/2025 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 06/19/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 1,830,715 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Fresh Produce
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: NC (17), TN (11), GA (5), NM (5), SC (3), LA (2), CA (2), MO (1), OH (1), WV (1), TX (1), NV (1). Home base: Newland, North Carolina.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 4Tow
- 7Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.17
6
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.14
1
Vehicle Maintenance
3
8
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
0
Inspection Summary
- 50Total
- 36Clean
- 14With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 16 unique codes
Critical 4
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
Hours of Service 2
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 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 Time
Unsafe Driving 6
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Vehicle Maintenance 4
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
Locations
Physical Address
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD
NEWLAND, NC 28657
Mailing Address
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATEDPO BOX 121
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777