Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

SOUTHSTAR TRUCKING INC

14013 FM-529 · Houston, TX 77041

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(281) 772-1525 Tap to call
  • MC #515382
  • USDOT #1335776 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHSTAR TRUCKING INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-515382 and their USDOT number is 1335776.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 451,889 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (20), NE (2), NM (1), MS (1), UT (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.29 7 Vehicle Maintenance 11.41 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 1

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× 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
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative2× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers5× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHSTAR TRUCKING INC
14013 FM-529
HOUSTON, TX 77041
Mailing Address
SOUTHSTAR TRUCKING INC
17218 SHEFFIELD PARK DR
CYPRESS, TX 77433

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