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TEXAS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC
Houston, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 3045901 · MC 135857
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-135857 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Alpine Transportation Insurance Rrg, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
46.2% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
46.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 8 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 41.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC135857
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ALPINE TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ALP2400504-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3045901
MC Number
MC-135857
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 6, 2017
Authority Granted
October 12, 2018
Annual Mileage
854,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
10031 Yanet Grove Ln, Houston, TX 77044
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eduardo Galvez
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (21.0pp higher)
46.2% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX16
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
10
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNAMR03N052535 | 4 | 3 |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2459TA942229 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2483YA101606 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK73LM07407 | 2 | 2 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480WA297212 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6HD444105 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148301R1561524 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148307Y1591819 | 1 | — |
| 2027 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H6Y284VRD23074 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDDYB4YLH19018 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSDZB6YLG31186 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482WXXS507685 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1TTF4020221068703 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48207X1059842 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24853A909805 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X57J170499 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D654629 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR65C056119 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0HN991851 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH74N357265 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 7ING9DHZ9O | TX, TX | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XPBDP9X6HD444105 1TTF4020221068703 |
TX 1N55199 TX 229B333 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | V262399214 | US 290 AT KICKAPOO, TX | II | 7 | 1 | TOP THREADING SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK73LM07407 1UYFS2483YA101606 |
TX 1N76019 TX 252B945 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21C | Improper size, location, or color of CMV marking | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | V262401070 | US59 SB DIBOLL SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | BENTELER STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1FUYSDZB6YLG31186 1E1H6Y284VRD23074 |
TX R156868 TX 041C852 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | V262363239 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSCNAMR03N052535 1UYFS24853A909805 |
TX 1N61487 OK AB1548 |
| 393.201A | OOSFrame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | 7F3E9DCNES | 300 MERCURY, TX | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCNAPR65C056119 13N148307Y1591819 |
TX 1M76033 TX 229B334 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TT | Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | V262304186 | US290 WB, TX | II | 10 | 2 | PV HARDWARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK73LM07407 1UYFS2483YA101606 |
TX 15M717N TX 173C132 |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.104A | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | V252029710 | 10475 IH35 NB SVC RD, TX | II | 1 | — | STRIPES GAS STATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH0HN991851 1UYFS2459TA942229 |
TX 1N81061 TX 229B159 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 26, 2025 | V251883291 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 1 | TEXAS GULF TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
3HSCNAMR03N052535 1TTF48207X1059842 |
TX R540792 TX 207C905 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 7, 2025 | 756A9DJV8Q | 300 MERCURY DR, TX | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9GH74N357265 1JJF482WXXS507685 |
TX R572882 TX 003B771 |
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | 72E79DGPI7 | 300 MERCURY, TX | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X57J170499 1UYFS2459TA942229 |
TX 1M33266 TX W09101 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TOP THREADING SERVICES | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| BENTELER STEEL | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| PV HARDWARE | 1 | April 29, 2026 |
| STRIPES GAS STATION | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
| RICHARDSON | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| SPITZENBERGER | 1 | August 6, 2024 |
| ENSTRUCTURE RICHARDSON LLC | 1 | June 6, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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