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AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY

12520 TAYLOR RD · Houston, TX 77041

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1398719
  • USDOT #3314478 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1398719 and their USDOT number is 3314478.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/02/2026 · last updated Jun 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name AMERICAN UNITED CONSTRUCTION LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/02/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 422,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (10). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.22 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.9 1 Vehicle Maintenance 10.29 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.3 2

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× SW 5
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× 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
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY
12520 TAYLOR RD
HOUSTON, TX 77041
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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