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MTS TRANSPORT LINES INC

7815 · Houston, TX 77044

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  • MC #1371865
  • USDOT #3806236 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MTS TRANSPORT LINES INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1371865 and their USDOT number is 3806236.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/02/2024 · last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/02/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 400,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (24), OK (2), NM (1), LA (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 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 1.29 10 Vehicle Maintenance 10.47 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 16

  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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

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
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 26

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× 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
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× 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)1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MTS TRANSPORT LINES INC
7815
HOUSTON, TX 77044
Mailing Address
MTS TRANSPORT LINES INC
8222 PASTEL DAWN TRACE
HOUSTON, TX 77049-4868

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