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C HAYES TRANSPORTATION INC

125 N OUTLAR ST · Wharton, TX 77488

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  • MC #1610330
  • USDOT #4182045 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

C HAYES TRANSPORTATION INC is a Wharton, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1610330 and their USDOT number is 4182045.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/13/2026 · last updated Oct 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 138,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (15), LA (4), MS (1). Home base: Wharton, Texas.

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical 4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.1 8 Vehicle Maintenance 9.19 14 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.33 1

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.65(c)Improper securement of fuel tank1× 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 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)(1)Failing to require a driver to prepare a record of duty status using appropriate method (critical)0× SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 21

  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× 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
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× 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
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× 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 wipers5× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
C HAYES TRANSPORTATION INC
125 N OUTLAR ST
WHARTON, TX 77488
Mailing Address
C HAYES TRANSPORTATION INC
4018 HUTCHINS ST
HOUSTON, TX 77004

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