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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

VEN-TEX TRUCKING SERVICES LLC

Name: VEN-TEX TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Address: 7676 HILLMONT ST 344-16, HOUSTON, TX, 77040, US
Telephone: (832) 534-0437

7676 HILLMONT ST 344-16 · Houston, TX 77040

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1474310
USDOT #3956665 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VEN-TEX TRUCKING SERVICES LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1474310 and their USDOT number is 3956665.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/23/2026 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 120,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.79 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.23 7 Vehicle Maintenance 6.5 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.61 3

Inspection Summary

17
Total
4
Clean
13
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 12

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× 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
393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× 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 3

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
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
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A2Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VEN-TEX TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
7676 HILLMONT ST 344-16
HOUSTON, TX 77040

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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VEN-TEX TRUCKING SERVICES LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 12

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Unsafe Driving 3

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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