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PINCH INTERMODAL LLC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2439656 · MC 841557
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-841557 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
17.9% OOS · 39 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $5,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $1,000,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC841557
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $5,000,000 required
Insurance on File
MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EAP-00000064-00
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EXT30105843700
Obsidian Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy LDT-AL-000001094
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy P-001-001823808-01
Upland Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy USXTL1184826
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2439656
MC Number
MC-841557
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
March 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 20, 2013
Authority Granted
October 11, 2013
Annual Mileage
1,027,035 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
18515 Aldine Westfield, Houston, TX 77073
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dan Massalone
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
17.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
28 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
36
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | ITNL · 3HSDZTZR7LN899632 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 10, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH1BN296057 | 0 | Clean |
| May 19, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH1BN296057 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGHDV8KLKC4692 | 0 | Clean |
| May 11, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKAD49X66R116943 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUYSZYB8XLA58465 | 4 | Passed |
| April 7, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLDV2DSBY1971 | 0 | Clean |
| April 2, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR7LLLP7943 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| March 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALXA7CG9EDFU8145 | 2 | Passed |
| February 18, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH3NN289535 | 0 | Clean |
| February 2, 2026 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKAD49X66R116943 | 0 | Clean |
| January 12, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK35LN69960 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 39 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
14 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| April 28, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| August 13, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 6 | Out of service |
| April 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Out of service |
| April 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Out of service |
| April 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 6 | Cited |
| March 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Cited |
| February 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| February 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable tail lamp | 6 | Cited |
| August 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| October 7, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | Cited |
| September 30, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Cited |
| December 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| December 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 29 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX37
AR1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
24
Container Chassis
18
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1BN296057 | 6 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41262G1007974 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41262H1042340 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41264F1011491 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41266G1007945 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK35LN69960 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV06DU26169 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X66R116943 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7GN306033 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2NN289543 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 47 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3NN289535 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9NN289541 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXNN289547 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41260H1042336 | 2 | — |
| Ajax | — | 1AJC4024XR1001978 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV96DU26378 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG2CSBW9139 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV8KLKC4692 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLLP7943 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSZYB8XLA58465 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYCS223DC933415 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X11R874997 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG8GSHS5278 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV2DSBY1971 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV5GSGR9965 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV1KSKF6191 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG9EDFU8145 | 1 | — |
| 2023 C.gallegos | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3DG1S4059PG001774 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S83T140989 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7LN899632 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKADB9X17F192806 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2NN289526 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5NN312877 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN656211 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Armor Chassis | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5AXCG4026YR164044 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2825151019830 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126051022051 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41261G1007979 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41262F1011487 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41264G1007975 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41264H1043151 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41265LT009572 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41266F1011489 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41266F1011492 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41266G1007959 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126XG1007978 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LT1CC41294C000161 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 11, 2013 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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