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USAL

21021 ESSMAN LANE · Houston, TX 77073

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  • MC #226461
  • USDOT #357779 USDOT Active
  • 382
    Power Units
  • 353
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

USAL is a Houston, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 382 truck(s) in their fleet and 353 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-226461 and their USDOT number is 357779.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/17/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name US AUTOLOGISTICS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 28,842,754 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 169 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 169 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TX (169), LA (42), MS (29), GA (7), AR (7), AL (6), OK (2), KY (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 19
    Tow
  • 27
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.4 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 11 Vehicle Maintenance 0.72 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 263
    Total
  • 208
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit5× OOS×5 SW 3
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× 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
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 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
  • 395.22G-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
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
USAL
21021 ESSMAN LANE
HOUSTON, TX 77073
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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