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CQ & Y EXPRESS LLC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4046440 · MC 1532378
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1532378 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1532378
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920002080-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4046440
MC Number
MC-1532378
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 2023
Authority Granted
April 7, 2023
Annual Mileage
165,342 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX5
KS3
OK2
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
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
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X22D573417 | 7 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77PU54192 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C8K3093120 | 4 | 2 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYAF4826LED17132 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2536M5313714 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5327VH092134 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | V262524241 | TX, TX | II | — | — | RIOT PLATFORMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 5MAPA5327VH092134 |
TX R861336 TX NONE |
| July 10, 2026 | V262483074 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 5JYAF4826LED17132 |
TX R667346 FL QB84MP |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | V262166824 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | I | — | — | STEEL AND PIPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 5JYAF4826LED17132 |
TX R667346 FL QB84MP |
| September 11, 2025 | V252007972 | 530M TX6 SB, TX | II | 4 | 3 | TEXAS PIPE & SUPPLY CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6CK77PU54192 1TTF482C8K3093120 |
TX R745154 ME B994173 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 9, 2025 | PE08184045 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY, OK | III | — | — | GULF STREAM METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 5JYAF4826LED17132 |
TX R667346 FL QB84MP |
| May 22, 2025 | V251883028 | 3001 N TX256 LOOP, TX | II | — | — | REVOLUTION AG WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6CK77PU54192 1TTF482C8K3093120 |
TX R745154 ME B994173 |
| March 14, 2025 | HP93513930 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORS |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 5JYAF4826LED17132 |
TX R667346 FL QB4MP |
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.3-SV | External sun visor obstructs the drivers view | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.51C-BNVLAWD | Air Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 7, 2024 | T078000038 | ON US HWY 81, 1733 FEET NORTH, NE | III | 1 | — | CQ & Y EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X22D573417 1UYFS2536M5313714 |
TX R667346 ME 264357C |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 12, 2024 | HP93284529 | BELLEVILLE, KS | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6CK77PU54192 1TTF482C8K3093120 |
TX R745154 ME B994173 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| September 12, 2024 | HP04002564 | CLOUD COUNTY - 029, KS | III | 3 | — | UTC OVERSEAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJA6CK77PU54192 1TTF482C8K3093120 |
TX R745154 TX B994173 |
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RIOT PLATFORMS | 1 | August 12, 2026 |
| STEEL AND PIPE | 1 | March 2, 2026 |
| TEXAS PIPE & SUPPLY CO. | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| GULF STREAM METALS | 1 | June 9, 2025 |
| REVOLUTION AG WAREHOUSE | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| UTC OVERSEAS | 1 | September 12, 2024 |
| MARATHON-DIAMOND | 1 | August 20, 2024 |
| MORIN | 1 | January 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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