Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Houston, TX

CERTARUS USA LTD

757 N ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 1200 · Houston, TX 77079

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(361) 571-2370 Tap to call
  • MC #78572
  • USDOT #2527330 USDOT Active
  • 464
    Power Units
  • 341
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CERTARUS USA LTD is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 464 truck(s) in their fleet and 341 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-78572 and their USDOT number is 2527330.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/05/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/05/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 19,250,598 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases
  • Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) California — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: TX (24), WY (12), PA (11), CA (10), ND (9), CO (7), NM (7), SD (5), UT (5), AR (3), OK (3), NJ (3), +17 more. Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 12 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10.9% 23.4% Driver 0.9% 6.7% Hazmat 2% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.03 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 4 Vehicle Maintenance 2.65 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 123
    Total
  • 81
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× 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
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
  • 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror1× SW 3

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 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.1× 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

Locations

Physical Address
CERTARUS USA LTD
757 N ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 1200
HOUSTON, TX 77079
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map