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Freight Carrier · Newland, NC

HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED

Name: HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED
Address: 858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD, NEWLAND, NC, 28657, US
Telephone: (828) 765-1733

858 POWDERMILL CREEK RD · Newland, NC 28657

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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: 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 Jun 28, 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

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 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 0.14 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.85 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

51
Total
37
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 20 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

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
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

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

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× 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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HOUSTON TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 4

Vehicle Maintenance 9

Hours of Service 3

Unsafe Driving 4

Locations

Location on Map

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