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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC

Name: 48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC
Address: 11740 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 1200, HOUSTON, TX, 77079, US
Telephone: (866) 275-4840

11740 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 1200 · Houston, TX 77079

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #597440
USDOT #1200996 USDOT Active

462
Power Units
435
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 462 truck(s) in their fleet and 435 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-597440 and their USDOT number is 1200996.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/24/2026 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 25,671,353 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

121 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
9
Injury
21
Tow
31
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.33 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.94 222 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 3

Inspection Summary

503
Total
264
Clean
239
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 162 unique codes

Critical 58

392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS47× OOS×46 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak12× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation4× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove7× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth6× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing5× OOS×5 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component4× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured20× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDRWCoupling - A repair weld is cracked.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub3× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× 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/combination12× OOS×11 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 92

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.4× SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss3× SW 7
393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt25× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection15× 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 wear10× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.4× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition3× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad3× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20013× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47(a)Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× 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
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19933× SW 3
393.13C3-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19933× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19932× SW 3
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19932× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.13C1-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.13(d)(1)Improper Side Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative13× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured9× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.86(a)(1)Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.114B1-CCargo - Front End Structure, Inadequate height when in contact with cargo1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-SLLSRGCState/Local Laws - State railroad grade crossing violation1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC
11740 KATY FREEWAY SUITE 1200
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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48FORTY SOLUTIONS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 162 unique codes

Critical 58

Vehicle Maintenance 92

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

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