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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

JANEL GROUP

Name: JANEL GROUP
Address: 3031 EASTVELD DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77073, US
Telephone: (281) 442-3323

3031 EASTVELD DR · Houston, TX 77073

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #488029
USDOT #1240099 USDOT Active

244
Power Units
244
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JANEL GROUP is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 244 truck(s) in their fleet and 244 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-488029 and their USDOT number is 1240099.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name EXPEDITED LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 13,021,586 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment
Chemicals
Construction

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.02 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.86 45 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 1

Inspection Summary

128
Total
79
Clean
49
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 25

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.91(a)Operating a cmv with improper CDL group1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.83(a)Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 32

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× 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
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 9

172.516(c)(7)Placard not on contrasting background or border1× SW 5
172.400A3-HMLHM (Labeling) - Portable tank less than (1000 gallons) capacity, not labeled as required.1× SW 5
172.403(f)RAM package 2 labels on opposite sides1× SW 5
172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached1× SW 5
172.516(c)(4)Placard not located at least 3 inches away from advertising that could reduce its effectiveness1× SW 5
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information2× SW 3
172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
172.301(c)No special permit number on non-bulk package1× SW 3
172.203(a)"DOT-SP" or special permit number not entered on shipping paper1× SW 3

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.282IIELDDDAHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record describing the driver's activity when prompted by the ELD.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JANEL GROUP
3031 EASTVELD DR
HOUSTON, TX 77073

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
ELFS BROKERAGE LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	562937	2236520
JANEL GROUP Legally EXPEDITED LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	244	244	1640674	1240099

Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
ELFS BROKERAGE LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	562937	2236520
JANEL GROUP Legally EXPEDITED LOGISTICS AND FREIGHT SERVICES LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	244	244	1640674	1240099

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JANEL GROUP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 71 unique codes

Critical 25

Vehicle Maintenance 32

Hazardous Materials 9

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 2

Same phone number 2

Same legal or DBA name 1

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