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ATO EXPRESS LLC

9500 JOHNS RD · Houston, TX 77049

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  • MC #903066
  • USDOT #2579848 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ATO EXPRESS LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-903066 and their USDOT number is 2579848.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/01/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,514,838 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (18), OK (5). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 41.2% 23.4% Driver 14.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.84 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.31 3 Vehicle Maintenance 13.2 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 1

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.120No or improper securement of metal coils2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 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

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× 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
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.104(c)Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ATO EXPRESS LLC
9500 JOHNS RD
HOUSTON, TX 77049
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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