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ALIVE FREE TRANSPORTATION LLC

12538 TICONDEROGA RD · Houston, TX 77044

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  • MC #96953
  • USDOT #3137428 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 23
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ALIVE FREE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-96953 and their USDOT number is 3137428.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 543,728 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 31 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: TX (31), KS (13), NE (10), OK (7), MO (7), AR (6), GA (3), MN (2), IL (2), LA (2), MS (1), OH (1), +5 more. Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

40 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.54 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.57 35 Vehicle Maintenance 2.67 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.39 8

Inspection Summary

  • 90
    Total
  • 34
    Clean
  • 56
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 73 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:6× OOS×6 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status7× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver 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 Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)3× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 18

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× 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 Time3× 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 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 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
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× 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 violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries3× SW 4
  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1
  • 383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ALIVE FREE TRANSPORTATION LLC
12538 TICONDEROGA RD
HOUSTON, TX 77044
Mailing Address
ALIVE FREE TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 24599
HOUSTON, TX 77229

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