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TIGER TRANSPORTATION INC
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 714517 · MC 328611
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-328611 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Clear Blue Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
31.3% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 30, 2006; first granted July 20, 2001 (25 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC328611
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AQ1YTX010074-00
Clear Blue Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AQ1YTX01007401
The Hanover Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy IHZ 4978397
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
714517
MC Number
MC-328611
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 17, 1997
Authority First Granted
July 20, 2001
Authority Reinstated
January 30, 2006
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7000 Telephone Road, Houston, TX 77061
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gaston Kroneman - President
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance66
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
31.3% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd 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
12 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX19
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
7
Tractor
7
Intermodal Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB8WL952265 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41263J1013516 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6BG41LJ01047 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X07J116408 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Remolques San Juan | Container Chassis | 3C9S5M722PF249009 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41261J1013529 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG53LK78403 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X06J120775 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4GJ473666 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41263J1013497 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimc | Semi-trailer | LJRC41269KT014854 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0EJ396047 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Remolques San Juan | Container Chassis | 3C9S5M720PF249011 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Remolques San Juan | Container Chassis | 3C9S5M729PF249007 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S5VT008209 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41265KT014799 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | V262562473 | TX, TX | I | 7 | — | TIGER TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH — |
1XKAD49X0EJ396047 LJRC41265KT014799 |
TX R604094 ME 3229907 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | V262562116 | TX, TX | I | 12 | 2 | TIGER TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKYDP9X4GJ473666 LJRC41263J1013516 |
TX R732880 ME 3123216 |
| 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | 7HRB9DAP5O | 5300 GENOA RED BLUF, TX | II | 7 | — | BAYPORT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKYDP9X4GJ473666 LJRC41263J1013497 |
TX R732880 ME 3123217 |
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262503632 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJA6CG53LK78403 LJRC41263J1013516 |
TX R840271 ME 3123216 |
| 393.126 | OOSFailure to ensure intermodal container securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | V262354031 | IH69E SB, TX | I | 2 | — | BAYPORT TIGER YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJA6CG53LK78403 LJRC41263J1013516 |
TX R840271 ME 3123216 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | V262298431 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | I | 5 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CIMC |
1XKAD49X0EJ396047 LJRC41265KT014799 |
TX R604094 ME 3229907 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | V262200343 | 506M US90, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REMOLQUES SAN JUAN |
1XKADB9X07J116408 3C9S5M722PF249009 |
TX 1N51037 ME 5516974 |
| December 23, 2025 | V252150669 | US59 MM 820 WB, TX | II | 1 | — | TIGER TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC |
1XKAD49X06J120775 LJRC41269KT014854 |
TX R294554 ME 3229906 |
| 390.403A | Failing to have in effect a written lease or interchange agreement | |||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | V252131582 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJA6BG41LJ01047 LJRC41263J1013516 |
TX R779468 ME 3123216 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | V252137701 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | TIGER TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REMOLQUES SAN JUAN |
1XKADB9X07J116408 3C9S5M722PF249009 |
TX 1N51037 ME 5516974 |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAYPORT | 1 | August 3, 2026 |
| BAYPORT TIGER YARD | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| LAIRD TECHNOLOGIES INC | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| BCS AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS | 1 | August 19, 2025 |
| SNT MOTIV CO LTD | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| BARBOURS CUT TERMINAL | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| INTERLINK | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| UNION PACIFIC | 1 | March 25, 2024 |
| BAYPORT TERMINAL | 1 | October 16, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 14, 2009 | Cargo | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Clear Blue Insurance Company | |
| December 13, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 15, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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