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Freight Carrier · Henderson, TX

MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC

Name: MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC
Address: 3397 HWY 259 S, HENDERSON, TX, 75654, US
Telephone: (903) 657-5518

3397 HWY 259 S · Henderson, TX 75654

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #204944
USDOT #527669 USDOT Active

18
Power Units
18
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC is a Henderson, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-204944 and their USDOT number is 527669.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2025 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.59 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.86 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

46
Total
26
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 22

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHDBAir Brake - Damaged by heat or broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 27

393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.87(b)Improper warning flag placement1× SW 1
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC
3397 HWY 259 S
HENDERSON, TX 75654

Mailing Address

MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 1778
HENDERSON, TX 75654

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MACHINERY TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 22

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

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Same phone number 2

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