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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC

Name: M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC
Address: 4905 NAVIGATION BLVD, HOUSTON, TX, 77011, US
Telephone: (713) 224-7150

4905 NAVIGATION BLVD · Houston, TX 77011

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #274675
USDOT #338378 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-274675 and their USDOT number is 338378.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 280,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (29). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 12.12 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

29
Total
6
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 15

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp12× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
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 25

393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition4× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel2× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment8× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC
4905 NAVIGATION BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77011

Mailing Address

M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC
PO BOX 2565
HOUSTON, TX 77252

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M & L TRUCK LEASING CO INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 15

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 1

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