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CACTUS EXPRESS

9316 US HWY 271 N · Powderly, TX 75473

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  • MC #1345359
  • USDOT #3769949 USDOT Active
  • 132
    Power Units
  • 132
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CACTUS EXPRESS is a Powderly, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 132 truck(s) in their fleet and 132 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1345359 and their USDOT number is 3769949.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/06/2026 · last updated Oct 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,501,537 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 220 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 220 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 9 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (220), OK (40), FL (15), SC (15), AR (9). Home base: Powderly, Texas.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.38 27 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.23 141 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 5

Inspection Summary

  • 299
    Total
  • 134
    Clean
  • 165
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 117 unique codes

Critical 39

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove18× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed4× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal15× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(c)Loose steering column1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes6× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp46× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× 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 limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 67

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× SW 7
  • 393.207(g)No / defective air suspension exhaust control1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps13× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp6× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.3× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt14× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear11× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199811× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.7× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 199717× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 199712× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak12× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required6× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19933× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19932× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
CACTUS EXPRESS
9316 US HWY 271 N
POWDERLY, TX 75473
Mailing Address
WHITNEY TRANSPORT NORTH AMERICA LLC
4042 PARK OAKS BLVD STE 160
TAMPA, FL 33610

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