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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

JOE TORRES TRUCKING

Name: JOE TORRES TRUCKING
Address: 7545 HARMS ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77041, US
Telephone: (832) 495-1833

7545 HARMS ROAD · Houston, TX 77041

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #707324
USDOT #1959003 USDOT Active

6
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JOE TORRES TRUCKING is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-707324 and their USDOT number is 1959003.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/24/2026 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JOE TORRES TRUCKING INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 240,516 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (8), LA (1), MS (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.5 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.7 2 Vehicle Maintenance 12.05 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.55 1

Inspection Summary

10
Total
1
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 12

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.100(a)No or improper load securement2× OOS×2 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

JOE TORRES TRUCKING
7545 HARMS ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77041

Mailing Address

JOE TORRES TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 842623
HOUSTON, TX 77284

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