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ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC

15 JAPHET ROAD · Houston, TX 77020

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  • MC #919814
  • USDOT #1984456 USDOT Active
  • 27
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 27 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-919814 and their USDOT number is 1984456.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/15/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/15/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 848,258 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 48 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (48). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 20% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.85 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 48
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.134No/improper securement of roll/hook container1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.24(b)Noncompliant fog/driving lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection 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
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC
15 JAPHET ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77020
Mailing Address
ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 53239
HOUSTON, TX 77052

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