Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC

12402 CARDIFF RD · Houston, TX 77037

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1494874
  • USDOT #3861942 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1494874 and their USDOT number is 3861942.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/07/2023 · last updated Oct 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/07/2023
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (6). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 22.63 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 8.9 3

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209B-STWLOOSSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) meets or exceeds OOS chart limit1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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.3× OOS×3 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

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.55(b)ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.70B1IIDefective / Improper fifth wheel assembly upper half1× SW 3
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× 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).2× SW 2
  • 392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.104(c)Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points1× SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 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× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC
12402 CARDIFF RD
HOUSTON, TX 77037
Mailing Address
HOUSTON SPACE TRANSPORT LLC
1240 CARDIFF RD
HOUSTON, TX 77037

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