Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder/broker · Houston, TX

JANEL GROUP

3031 EASTVELD DR · Houston, TX 77073

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(281) 442-3323 Tap to call
  • MC #488029
  • USDOT #1240099 USDOT Active
  • 244
    Power Units
  • 244
    Drivers
  • Carrier/freight Forwarder/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JANEL GROUP is a Houston, TX freight carrier/freight forwarder/broker 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 Oct 17, 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
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

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

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: TX (70), LA (26), OK (12), KY (5), MO (5), NM (3), WV (3), TN (2), WY (2), MS (2), CA (2), CO (2), +3 more. Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.02 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.09 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 1

Inspection Summary

  • 137
    Total
  • 86
    Clean
  • 51
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 70 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 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
  • 383.91(a)Operating a cmv with improper CDL group1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× 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 signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× 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
  • 393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× 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 Bolt3× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× 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 wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 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
  • 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information1× 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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