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Freight Carrier · Porter, TX

HAMMER DOWN TRANSPORTATION

21267 AUBURN FIELDS · Porter, TX 77365

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(713) 884-8448 Tap to call

MC #572291
USDOT #1537756 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HAMMER DOWN TRANSPORTATION is a Porter, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-572291 and their USDOT number is 1537756.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/08/2026 · last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name GONZALEZ OPERATION LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (1). Home base: Porter, Texas.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 28 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

1
Total
0
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 2

393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
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

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HAMMER DOWN TRANSPORTATION
21267 AUBURN FIELDS
PORTER, TX 77365

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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