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Freight Carrier/broker · Houston, TX

PINCH FLATBED INC

Name: PINCH FLATBED INC
Address: 18515 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77073-3825, US
Telephone: (832) 399-1032

18515 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD · Houston, TX 77073-3825

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(832) 399-1032 Tap to call

MC #504352
USDOT #1300813 USDOT Active

242
Power Units
187
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

PINCH FLATBED INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 242 truck(s) in their fleet and 187 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-504352 and their USDOT number is 1300813.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/17/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 10,600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Chemicals
Beverages
Construction

Safety Record

36 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
6
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.13 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3.69 96 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

286
Total
178
Clean
108
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 40

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.91A-LCDLLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed5× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal6× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly4× OOS×4 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo4× OOS×4 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp21× OOS×3 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing3× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system1× 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

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
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
392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
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
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× 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.2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× 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(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
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required6× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative2× SW 3
393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown1× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher6× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× 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).1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance6× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required1× SW 5
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PINCH FLATBED INC
18515 ALDINE WESTFIELD RD
HOUSTON, TX 77073-3825

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
PGC LOGISTICS LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	470896	2231452
PINCH INTERMODAL LLC Houston, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	24	30	841557	2439656

PINCH FLATBED INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 40

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 10

Vehicle Maintenance 58

Hazardous Materials 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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