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LIQUID CARGO INC
Houston, TX
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Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 256475 · MC 177137
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-177137 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
23.9% OOS · 80 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC177137
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
27 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
7
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 80 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC177137
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9254407
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9254406
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
256475
MC Number
MC-177137
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 1985
Authority First Granted
July 1, 1985
Authority Reinstated
August 31, 1999
Annual Mileage
2,625,686 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10720 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 250, Houston, TX 77064-3590
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Jess Staggs
Officer 2
Kevin Jackson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesIntermodalCoal/CokeConstruction MaterialsChemicalsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
80
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance86
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate27.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.3pp higher)
23.9% of 46 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st 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
14 of 38 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 48 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 48 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 48 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 48 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 2, 2025 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 5, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX27
IL5
PA5
AR3
GA3
NY3
and 15 more states
Fleet & Equipment (74)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~39
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
35
Tank
24
Semi-trailer
5
Container Chassis
2
Intermodal Chassis
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR1PN796210 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN899292 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV9FLGH1639 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M22PB000589 | 3 | 1 |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 3H4FL4322H3047792 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2GN963032 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN963030 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG5GLHH2098 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV2RLUS7167 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY4KM007435 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0RM047026 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9RM047025 | 2 | — |
| 1993 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34324P1012222 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X1EJ385350 | 2 | — |
| 1985 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD79X8FJ418654 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9JJ211925 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8GD336342 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4GD301608 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | — | 2TLDL4421FB000046 | 2 | 1 |
| Trem | Semi-trailer | 2TLDL4423FB000047 | 2 | 1 |
| Othr | — | 2TLDL4425FB000048 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M20PB000588 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M27NB000696 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E1EG007317 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E4DG007827 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E7BG007219 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E8DG007829 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7239GSV21762 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPRXGN268684 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4JN417767 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0NN438162 | 2 | — |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CS2329XS007656 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0DN566126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR9PLNN7169 | 2 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BFB72U0VF0A7138 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner C120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA3BD71PF73632 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4NM025508 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6RM042848 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6SM049854 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXPM028903 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA3432XF5013460 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 23 ft | 1S12SC236JB652911 | 1 | — |
| Sste | — | 1S9T0000XL1129147 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X19J253324 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49XX9J255055 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1KJ305962 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3TJ233356 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X62D577924 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6HD369985 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9GD326614 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X2DD197457 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | — | 2TLDL4425EB000033 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M23PB000584 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M25PB000585 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Tremcar TC/DOT 407 | Tank · 43 ft | 2TLKB8M27PB000586 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV1KSKF9618 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E1DG007834 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E3BG007217 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E3DG007835 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E4DG007830 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E6DG007828 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E6DG007831 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E8DG007832 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71EXDG007833 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71EXEG007316 | 1 | — |
| Bulk | Semi-trailer | 3B9TS71XEDS007833 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7235GSV21760 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3E1FB7237GSV21761 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S6TT003727 | 1 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 3H4FL4326H3047794 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 3H4FL432XH3047796 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPRXGN179692 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC2826471007232 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | N54629 | 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 (80)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | 3240C00975 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDJAPRXGN268684 |
MD 0591F0 |
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| October 11, 2026 | 9571002742 | ANGOLA IN | III | 7 | 1 | CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EJ0DN566126 3B9TS71EXEG007316 |
NJ AY8664 PA PT402G4 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | V262613230 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | HOME | Truck Tractor Trailer |
— TREMCAR |
4V4NC9EH8JN893852 2TLKB8M22PB000589 |
TX R875493 ME 5198426 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | V262575705 | TX, TX | II | 1 | — | XX | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH2GN963032 |
IN 4010770 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 1214001396 | LAGRANGE GA | II | 1 | — | INOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TREMCAR |
4V4NC9EH2KN899292 2TLKB8M23PB000584 |
IN 3874475 ME 5168785 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | CV43337164 | FRANKLIN, KY | II | — | — | NIPPONCHEMICAL TEXAS INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL |
1FUJHHDV2RLUS7167 3H4FL4322H3047792 |
TX R799243 ME 23TLR65412 |
| August 5, 2026 | V262503738 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | MONUMENT CHEM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH2KN899292 1PMA3432XF5013460 |
IN 3874475 ME 5051494 |
| 177.834J2-HMBP | OOSHM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position | Cargo Protection - HM | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 7H7G9DCV9P | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500, TX | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TREMCAR |
1XKYDP9X3TJ233356 2TLKB8M22PB000589 |
TX R839475 ME 5198426 |
| 172.506A1 | OOSPlacards not affixed to vehicle | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | SP00130264 | MARTINSBURG WV | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AN3GY4KM007435 3B9TS71E7BG007219 |
NJ AW115F ME 5164631 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | LASBS01251 | LACASSINE LA | II | 3 | 2 | ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BULK TANK INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EH2KN899292 3B9TS71E1DG007834 |
IN 3874475 ME 2396736 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | OOSHM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | OOSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARGILL INCORPORATED | 7 | April 30, 2026 |
| DOW CHEMICAL | 2 | September 9, 2025 |
| STERIGENICS | 2 | January 18, 2024 |
| CARGILL BIOINDUSTRIAL | 1 | October 11, 2026 |
| INOS | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| NIPPONCHEMICAL TEXAS INC. | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| MONUMENT CHEM | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC | 1 | June 12, 2026 |
| ROYAL CHEMICAL | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| OWENS CORNING | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| INDORAMA VENTURES OXIDES LLC | 1 | April 27, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 30, 2024 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Property Broker |
| July 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Gemini Insurance Company |
| August 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Gemini Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Arch Insurance Company | |
| July 9, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 8, 2026 |
| July 9, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 8, 2026 |
| June 10, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 10, 2026 |
| June 1, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 1, 2026 |
| November 25, 2024 | BROKER | On Record |
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