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HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED

858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD · Newland, NC 28657

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #254585
  • USDOT #338676 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 28
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED is a Newland, NC freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — home base North Carolina — home base

Home base   Based in Newland, North Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.9 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.08 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 52
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 4

  • 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
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD
NEWLAND, NC 28657
Mailing Address
HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
PO BOX 121
SPRUCE PINE, NC 28777

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