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WILLIAM CLIFFORD TILLIS JR
DBA: Will's Express And Service
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2434072 · MC 839873
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-839873 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ooida Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 5 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 4, 2021; first granted September 27, 2013 (13 yrs ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on September 30, 2023 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC839873
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD · $1,000,000 · Policy PL199535241
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2434072
MC Number
MC-839873
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 30, 2013
Authority First Granted
September 27, 2013
Authority Reinstated
August 4, 2021
Annual Mileage
63,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR69LAD5512 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A251R007498 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | 79VC9DBF59 | SL-0008 IN HARRIS CO. (690-758, TX | II | 16 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJGLDR69LAD5512 1RNF48A251R007498 |
TX 1N51922 TX 138C513 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 8, 2024 | 6U899DRB1C | 1000 AUSTIN ST, TX | II | 7 | 1 | CERTAIN TEED LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJGLDR69LAD5512 1RNF48A251R007498 |
TX 1L35857 TX 138C513 |
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| April 1, 2024 | 6U1A9DNA1Y | 5300 E. THIRD ST, TX | II | 13 | — | CERTAIN TEED ROOFING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUJGLDR69LAD5512 1RNF48A251R007498 |
TX 94Y362V TX 612911G |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CERTAIN TEED LLC | 1 | April 8, 2024 |
| CERTAIN TEED ROOFING | 1 | April 1, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 4, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 28, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 25, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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