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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

UNICORN EXPRESS LLC

Name: UNICORN EXPRESS LLC
Address: 7142 SWONKE LANE, HOUSTON, TX, 77040, US
Telephone: (832) 978-6818

7142 SWONKE LANE · Houston, TX 77040

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #659007
USDOT #1814635 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
4
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNICORN EXPRESS LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-659007 and their USDOT number is 1814635.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/11/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/11/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 532,610 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: TX (21), LA (4), IL (3), NM (2), KY (1), FL (1), IN (1), GA (1), CO (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.4 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.12 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.56 3

Inspection Summary

35
Total
10
Clean
25
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
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)2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× 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
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UNICORN EXPRESS LLC
7142 SWONKE LANE
HOUSTON, TX 77040

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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UNICORN EXPRESS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

Hours of Service 5

Vehicle Maintenance 23

Unsafe Driving 3

Locations

Location on Map

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