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TIMOTHY TOWNSEL
DBA: Tdt Transport
Katy, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3513697 · MC 1189263
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1189263 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1189263
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA990671127
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3513697
MC Number
MC-1189263
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 30, 2020
Authority Granted
February 5, 2021
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Katy, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | V262388381 | 1211 TX336 LOOP, TX | I | 1 | — | TIMOTHY TOWNSEL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL8SG560957 4P5FD4021G1252907 |
TX 1N81139 TX 273B736 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 7CZ49DBS7Y | 1000 N LOOP W SERVI, TX | II | 3 | 1 | UNIVERSAL STEEL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL8SG560957 4P5FD4021G1252907 |
TX WZP9672 TX 160C030 |
| 393.75C | OOSTire-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 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 7BE89DMC29 | IH-0069 IN FORT BEND CO. (95-1, TX | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRHL8SG560957 4P5FD4021G1252907 |
TX WZP9672 TX 160C030 |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | 78IG9DGX3N | 4200 RED BLUFF N/B, TX | II | 4 | 2 | INTERGRATED CIRCUT SOLUTIONS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRJL2JG423103 4P5FD4021G1252907 |
TX 1N75686 TX 160C030 |
| 393.104B | OOSDamaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104F3 | OOSLoose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Pj | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4P5FD4021G1252907 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL8SG560957 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL2JG423103 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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