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UNICORN EXPRESS LLC

7142 SWONKE LANE · Houston, TX 77040

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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 Oct 17, 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 Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: TX (21), IL (3), NM (2), LA (2), AZ (1), KY (1), FL (1), IN (1), GA (1), CO (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.33 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.69 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.62 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.24 4

Inspection Summary

  • 34
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 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
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× 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
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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
  • 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
  • 393.55(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× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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.2× OOS×2 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× 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
  • 393.45B2PCBrake 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× 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
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× 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
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× 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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Same legal or DBA name 1

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