Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

EL EXPRESO BUS COMPANY & NTX CHARTERS

820 LOCKWOOD DR · Houston, TX 77020

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(713) 325-8010 Tap to call
  • MC #463171
  • USDOT #2334111 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 44
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EL EXPRESO BUS COMPANY & NTX CHARTERS is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 44 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-463171 and their USDOT number is 2334111.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/16/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name EL EXPRESO GROUP LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,575,766 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: US (644), TX (15), IA (1), SC (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 1 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.02 5 Vehicle Maintenance 1.27 83 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.09 15

Inspection Summary

  • 661
    Total
  • 562
    Clean
  • 99
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets OOS×5 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 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 minutes SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 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. SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report 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. SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak27× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 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). SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) SW 1
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking SW 1
  • 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001.11× 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. SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
EL EXPRESO BUS COMPANY & NTX CHARTERS
820 LOCKWOOD DR
HOUSTON, TX 77020
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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