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VIKING EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVICE INC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1294826 · MC 502688
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-502688 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on April 1, 2019; first granted January 21, 2005 (21 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC502688
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300318749
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9160117
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1294826
MC Number
MC-502688
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 13, 2004
Authority First Granted
January 21, 2005
Authority Reinstated
April 1, 2019
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
11600 Jones Rd Ste 108 Room 16, Houston, TX 77070
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tim Peterson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR19LAD0847 | 2 | — |
| 1992 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYFCYB6NH517636 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XF1569747 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481DA508110 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2487GA438407 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2489XA837805 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | V262605891 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | INNOVEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— — |
3AKJGEDV3JSJV3567 1UYFS2489GA438408 |
TX R775448 TX 229C951 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | V262483960 | US59 NB INEZ SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | TEAL CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYFCYB6NH517636 1UYFS2481DA508110 |
TX 86M861N TX 252B686 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.24A | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.82 | Speedometer inoperative / inadequate | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | V262345697 | 436M TX249 TOLL NB, TX | II | 1 | — | INFINITY STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYFCYB6NH517636 1UYFS2489XA837805 |
TX 65Z313W TX 075B515 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | V252108840 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | VIKING EXPRESS FREIGHT SERVIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJGLDR19LAD0847 13N14820XF1569747 |
TX R473681 TX 195B651 |
| March 3, 2025 | 73D49DAZ0Y | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | IV | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR19LAD0847 1UYFS2487GA438407 |
TX R473681 TX 7094P65 |
| April 23, 2024 | 6UN69DBCVY | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | II | 7 | 1 | TEXAS PIPE SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR4HSHW0677 1UYFS2489XA837805 |
TX R549430 TX 075B515 |
| 393.47B | OOSMis-matched brake chambers on same axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 18, 2024 | 6TND9DBVMJ | 5700 HOLLISTER, TX | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FRHT |
1FUJGBDV0ELFZ1515 |
TX R581580 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| INNOVEX | 1 | October 15, 2026 |
| TEAL CONSTRUCTION | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| INFINITY STEEL | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| TEXAS PIPE SUPPLY | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 24, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 29, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 29, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 20, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 9, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 10, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
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