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Freight Carrier/shipper · Houston, TX

UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP

Name: UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP
Address: 13501 EMMETT RD BUILDING N, HOUSTON, TX, 77041, US
Telephone: (713) 802-4100

13501 EMMETT RD BUILDING N · Houston, TX 77041

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #121994
USDOT #208170 USDOT Active

63
Power Units
77
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 63 truck(s) in their fleet and 77 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-121994 and their USDOT number is 208170.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/13/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,939,599 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.12 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 7 Vehicle Maintenance 3.19 33 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 5

Inspection Summary

153
Total
104
Clean
49
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 20

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
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× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.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
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× 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
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP
13501 EMMETT RD BUILDING N
HOUSTON, TX 77041

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 20

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Hours of Service 10

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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