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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

TERRIER TRANSPORTATION INC

4708 FIDELITY ST · Houston, TX 77029

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #316055
USDOT #694249 USDOT Active

98
Power Units
94
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TERRIER TRANSPORTATION INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 98 truck(s) in their fleet and 94 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-316055 and their USDOT number is 694249.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/29/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/29/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 6,605,523 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Chemicals
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (168), IL (1), MS (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
3
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.62 93 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

170
Total
76
Clean
94
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 23

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 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(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing4× OOS×3 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal8× OOS×5 SW 6
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy4× OOS×3 SW 4
393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle13× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp18× OOS×5 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 37

393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations4× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp3× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:6× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× 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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× 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
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.13(d)(2)Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 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
393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened2× 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
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment5× SW 1
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

Hours of Service 3

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

TERRIER TRANSPORTATION INC
4708 FIDELITY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77029

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 63 unique codes

Critical 23

Vehicle Maintenance 37

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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