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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

MARITIME SERVICES LTD

Name: MARITIME SERVICES LTD
Address: 8200 TELEPHONE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77061-4039, US
Telephone: (713) 674-3544

8200 TELEPHONE RD · Houston, TX 77061-4039

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #157885
USDOT #337587 USDOT Active

72
Power Units
84
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MARITIME SERVICES LTD is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 72 truck(s) in their fleet and 84 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-157885 and their USDOT number is 337587.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/08/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,641,979 (2025)

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 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (217), LA (2), AL (1), US (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

48 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.86 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 4 Vehicle Maintenance 8.45 153 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.28 6

Inspection Summary

221
Total
63
Clean
158
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 100 unique codes

Critical 37

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11× OOS×11 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken4× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal24× OOS×12 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing6× OOS×6 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209(b)Excessive steering wheel lash1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle28× OOS×3 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition5× OOS×3 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp54× OOS×14 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement6× OOS×6 SW 1
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.1× 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/combination12× OOS×12 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 52

393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp14× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps9× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations2× SW 6
393.24(b)Noncompliant fog/driving lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt29× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear23× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199818× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit17× 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)10× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab5× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:4× SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× 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
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak30× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19977× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
396.7A-UOUnsafe Operations - Prohibited.2× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories21× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher8× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel3× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude2× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached2× 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
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations1× SW 2
393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment18× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers15× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored11× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

MARITIME SERVICES LTD
8200 TELEPHONE RD
HOUSTON, TX 77061-4039

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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