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HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED

858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD · Newland, NC 28657

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(828) 765-1733 Tap to call
  • 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: 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 Aug 24, 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 17 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: NC (17), TN (8), GA (5), NM (5), SC (3), LA (2), CA (2), OH (1), WV (1), TX (1), NV (1), ID (1), +2 more. Home base: Newland, North Carolina.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.24 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.97 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 49
    Total
  • 36
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 18 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 ATIS4× OOS×3 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
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 3

  • 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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
  • 393.95(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 4

  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× 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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USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:16214414141059180
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Spruce Pine, NC
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—13174123731516

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