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Motor carrier · USDOT 107453

HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Houston, TX: USDOT 107453 safety record, inspections, out-of-service, crashes

Fleet and drivers are as HOUSTON CHRONICLE filed them on its MCS-150, last updated March 8, 2021. The carrier has been on the FMCSA register since June 1, 1974. Inspections and crashes are the reports in Velarion’s copy of FMCSA’s inspection and crash files, which hold the reports filed by some states, not every state; FMCSA’s free SAFER snapshot carries the carrier’s national 24-month inspection and out-of-service figures.

Identity

Legal name as filedHOUSTON CHRONICLE
USDOT number107453
Status on the censusActive
AddressHouston, TX 77027
CountyHarris County
Operating authorityIntrastate Non-Hazmat Carriers
Hazardous materialsDoes not carry hazardous materials
Safety ratingNot rated
Power units12 (12 trucks)
Drivers15 (15 with a CDL)
On the register sinceJune 1, 1974
MCS-150 last filedMarch 8, 2021
Cargo carriedU.S. Mail; Paper Products; General Freight

Cited to the FMCSA Company Census File.

Roadside inspections

Velarion’s copy of the inspection file holds no inspection for USDOT 107453.

Cited to the FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File; up to 50 rows shown, newest first.

Crashes

DateFiled byCityFatalitiesInjuriesTowed awayHazmat released
March 6, 2021CAUnincorporated00Yes
June 23, 2016TXHouston01YesNo
December 19, 2015CASan Francisco02Yes
October 31, 2013TXHouston00YesNo
June 19, 2010TX00Yes
July 11, 2009TX00YesNo
November 21, 1995TXNacogdoches00Yes
December 4, 1993TX01Yes
August 23, 1993TX00Yes
June 20, 1993TX00Yes
October 3, 1992TX00Yes
June 18, 1992TX00Yes
April 4, 1992TX00Yes
March 14, 1992TX00Yes

Cited to the FMCSA Crash File; up to 50 rows shown, newest first.

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Figures from the FMCSA Company Census File, loaded September 14, 2026, and FMCSA’s inspection and crash files.