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TEX-Q EXPRESS INC

8204 LEY RD · Houston, TX 77028

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  • MC #921146
  • USDOT #2642590 USDOT Active
  • 19
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TEX-Q EXPRESS INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-921146 and their USDOT number is 2642590.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/21/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,441,197 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (50), LA (6), NM (2), AL (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 1 Acute/Critical 18 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 40.7% 23.4% Driver 18% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.1 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.82 12 Vehicle Maintenance 8.1 39 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.83 7

Inspection Summary

  • 59
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 45
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 21

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status5× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.106(c)(2)Cargo without direct contact not prevented from shifting while in transit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp15× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.132No/improper securement of crushed vehicles1× 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/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 33

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× 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
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required5× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown3× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.71(k)Lower saddle-mount - Missing Fasteners, loose, cracked, or excessive movement1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers8× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
  • 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
  • 383.37(a)Knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting, or authorizing an employee to operate a CMV during any period in which the driver does not have a current CLP or CDL or does not have a CLP or CDL with the proper class or endorsements. An employer may not use a driver to operate a CMV who violates any restriction on the driver's CLP or CDL0× SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TEX-Q EXPRESS INC
8204 LEY RD
HOUSTON, TX 77028
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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