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RAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2108397 · MC 735185
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-735185 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC735185
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA980979552
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2108397
MC Number
MC-735185
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 5, 2011
Authority Reinstated
May 14, 2024
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 7F2A9DCH70 | US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738, TX | II | 13 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD AMERITRAIL, INC. |
1FT8W4DT3NED88204 17YGA4023NB083319 |
TX VGR0123 TX 122898M |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | 0400000123 | CONCORDIA KS | I | 15 | 5 | CANRIG MAGNOLIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD PARMITER, |
1FT8W4DT3NED88204 4P51C2623S1421780 |
TX VRG0123 TX 049161N |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 11, 2024 | V241413275 | ENTRY RAMP AT US77 S, TX | II | 4 | 1 | DISTRIBUTION HOUSTON | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD AMERITRAIL, INC. |
1FT8W4DT3NED88204 17YGA4027PB088185 |
TX VGR0123 TX 701442M |
| 383.25A1 | OOSLearner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT3NED88204 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ameritrail, Inc. | Dry Van · 40 ft | 17YGA4023NB083319 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ameritrail, Inc. | Dry Van · 40 ft | 17YGA4027PB088185 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 25, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 1, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 21, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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