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CERTIFIED PIPE SERVICE HOUSTON INC
DBA: Cps Houston
Channelview, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1835699 · MC 836211
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-836211 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC836211
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 3A984962
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1835699
MC Number
MC-836211
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 5, 2008
Authority Granted
August 27, 2013
Annual Mileage
75,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
301 S Sheldon Road, Channelview, TX 77530
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Julie Lewis
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
31
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance82
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.5pp higher)
55.6% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
15 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 27 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 27 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 27 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 27 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | 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
TX30
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Flatbed
6
Semi-trailer
3
Trailer (type not listed)
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 48 ft | 13N4482C073539332 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37DY58351 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37PY69414 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8FDGN8535 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C7E1565700 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C9E1565701 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK96LV98767 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3ALJGEDR5JDJV4125 | 3 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYEF5337FE086377 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C2E1565698 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C4E1565699 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C8E1565706 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 48 ft | 13N4482C593550930 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK67LX34399 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131611K1178779 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXFDGN8536 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD64ESFL9419 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3ALJGEDR6JDJV6529 | 2 | 1 |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | TR211197 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 48 ft | 13N4482C383545448 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK55LU28954 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0KDKG4503 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 5JYEF4828DE085164 | 1 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | 7K699DJMNO | TX, TX | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK87PX5617 13N1482C7E1565700 |
TX 1L34717 TX 064C063 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | V262619820 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 2 | XX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
1FUJA6CK96LV98767 5JYEF5337FE086377 |
TX 1M33513 OK DF2339 |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | V262596085 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 1 | BULL MOOSE TUBE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGEDV8FDGN8535 5JYEF4828DE085164 |
TX 1N67205 TX 090C218 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | V262608659 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | PMI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK37PY69414 13N1482C8E1565706 |
TX 1L34708 TX 045B877 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | V262606595 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | BULL MOOSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGEDV8FDGN8535 13N4482C073539332 |
TX 1N67205 OK CW6126 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | V262598775 | TX, TX | II | 8 | 3 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK37DY58351 13N4482C593550930 |
TX 1M05886 TX 270B089 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | V262387303 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | BULL MOOSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGEDV8FDGN8535 13N4482C073539332 |
TX 1N67205 OK CW6126 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | V262555973 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | CPS YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGEDR0KDKG4503 13N4482C383545448 |
TX 1N80668 OK DQ7835 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | V262462539 | IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | 1 | PIPE MARKET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALJGEDR5JDJV4125 13N1482C7E1565700 |
TX 1N67213 TX 064C063 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | V262446496 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | CAJUN FOUNDATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORS |
1FUJA6CK96LV98767 5JYEF5337FE086377 |
TX 1M33513 OK DF2339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BULL MOOSE | 2 | September 16, 2026 |
| BULL MOOSE TUBE | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| PMI | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| CPS YARD | 1 | September 3, 2026 |
| PIPE MARKET | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| CAJUN FOUNDATION | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| CPHS HOUSTON | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| REPKON | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| SKYLINE STEEL | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| SSW | 1 | June 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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