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YNF TRANSPORT LLC
Houston, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4152787 · MC 1594504
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1594504 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
83.3% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
83.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 98% 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 2 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1594504
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DC920001322-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4152787
MC Number
MC-1594504
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 3, 2023
Authority Granted
December 29, 2023
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
14411 Chevy Chase Dr, Houston, TX 77077
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Antonio Grave
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
83.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
100.0%
Ranks in the 98th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPHD49X4BD111191 | 10 | Passed |
| February 2, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPHD49X4BD111191 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| September 12, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDJAPR6FN073728 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| October 30, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAAM26H174887 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| October 14, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACXCS66HW02885 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| September 13, 2024 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWFCXJDKC6328 | 2 | 1 OOS |
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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| October 14, 2024 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| July 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 14, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| October 30, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| September 13, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| February 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 4 | Out of service |
| February 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | 7 | Cited |
| June 11, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Cited |
| February 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Power steering violations | 6 | Cited |
| July 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| July 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| September 13, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Failure to obey traffic control device | 5 | Cited |
| June 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brakes (general) Explain: | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 34 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
MT1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25354G243221 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4BD111191 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCS66HW02885 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM26H174887 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXJDKC6328 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6FN073728 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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