FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 362702MC-Docket MC264276HOUSTON, TX
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FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 362702) in HOUSTON, TX — has findings to review before tendering. FMCSA authority, fleet size, BASIC safety measures, crash and inspection history.
- Has active operating authority that's tenderable today (common or contract).
- No pending authority revocation.
- Not under an uncleared federal out-of-service or safety action.
- BIPD on file: $6,000,000.
- No cargo insurance on file. Required for many shipper contracts.
- No history of insurance lapses.
- Unrated by FMCSA. Most carriers are unrated — unrated is not the same as unsafe.
- No BASIC alerts in any of the five public SMS categories.
- Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are at or below the national roadside average.
- 50 preventable crash(es) in the last 24 months; recordable crash rate not available.
- No fatal crashes in the last 24 months.
- No link to a prior revoked authority.
- Authority involuntarily revoked 4 times, most recent 2020-10-06 — recurring instability (typically insurance-lapse / reinstate cycles).
- Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — their absence is not a clean record; use the crash-risk signals above instead. The Hazmat Compliance BASIC is also withheld for this hazmat carrier.
Built from FMCSA's public Safety Management System data — guidance, not legal advice. Verify directly with the carrier and your cargo policy before tendering.
Authority
- Common authority
- Active
- Contract authority
- Active
Safety & BASIC scorecard
BASIC safety measures
Unsafe driving
No alert
measure 0.47
Hours of service
No alert
measure 0.03
Driver fitness
No alert
measure 0.04
Controlled substance
No alert
measure 0
Vehicle maintenance
No alert
measure 1.03
Under the FAST Act, FMCSA publishes an absolute per-category measure (not a 0–100 percentile) for these five BASICs — the alert flag, not the raw number, is the risk signal. The Crash Indicator and Hazmat Compliance BASICs are statutorily withheld from public view.
Last 24 months
0
Fatalities
23
Injuries
61
Crashes
1380
Inspections
62
OOS inspections
69
OOS violations
Insurance
- BIPD on file
- $6,000,000
- Cargo insurance
- No
- Bond on file
- No
Fleet
- Power units
- 606
- Total drivers
- 1,018
- Years in business
- 37
- Hazmat authority
- Yes
Crash risk
- Preventable crashes (24 mo)
- 50 of 61 total crash(es)
- Recordable crash rate
- Not available
- Driver OOS rate
- 0.5%
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 4.3%
The official Crash Indicator BASIC is withheld from public SMS under the FAST Act — these derived signals stand in for it; their absence is not a clean record.
Compliance & history
- Reincarnation / chameleon
- No prior revoked authority
- Involuntary revocations
- 4 times last 2020-10-06
- Physical address
- No address flags
- Federal OOS / safety action
- None on file
- MCS-150 self-report
- 2026-01-27
- Insurance lapse history
- No lapses on record
- Last compliance review
- None on file
Inspection history (all-time)
2,274
Inspections
100
OOS inspections
980
Violations
115
OOS violations
12
Post-accident
Record spans 2023-05-29 → 2026-05-25.
Crash history (last 24 months)
2026-04-11
AZ
Tow-away
2026-02-25
FL
3 injuredTow-away
2026-01-03
NC
1 injured
2025-12-18
GA
Tow-away
2025-12-17
MN
Tow-awayHazmat released
2025-12-09
AZ
Tow-away
2025-12-08
AZ
Tow-away
2025-11-21
FL
1 injuredTow-awayHazmat released
2025-11-16
TX
1 injuredTow-away
2025-10-30
SC
1 injuredTow-awayHazmat released
2025-10-29
GA
Tow-away
2025-10-23
GA
Tow-away
2025-10-16
IN
Tow-away
2025-10-12
AZ
Tow-away
2025-09-30
MN
Tow-away
2025-09-27
FL
Tow-away
2025-09-22
FL
Tow-away
2025-09-20
TX
2 injured
2025-09-17
LA
Tow-away
2025-08-06
IN
Tow-away
2025-08-03
MI
Tow-away
2025-07-31
IN
Tow-away
2025-07-29
TN
Tow-away
2025-07-09
AL
Tow-away
2025-07-09
MO
Tow-away
Violation pattern (all-time, by area)
| Area (49 CFR part) | Violations | Out of service | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|
Vehicle parts & maintenance 393
|
431 | 82 | 2026-05-06 |
Unsafe driving 392
|
127 | 2 | 2026-05-08 |
Hours of service 395
|
82 | 0 | 2025-12-31 |
Vehicle inspection & repair 396
|
68 | 13 | 2026-05-06 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 172
|
54 | 1 | 2026-05-06 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 177
|
31 | 9 | 2026-04-29 |
General safety regulations 390
|
11 | 0 | 2026-05-08 |
Hazmat driving & parking 397
|
8 | 0 | 2025-10-20 |
CDL standards 383
|
6 | 5 | 2025-11-12 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 173
|
5 | 5 | 2025-12-13 |
Driver qualifications 391
|
4 | 3 | 2025-12-16 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 107
|
4 | 0 | 2025-05-14 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 178
|
4 | 0 | 2026-02-10 |
Hazardous materials (HMR) 180
|
2 | 0 | 2025-10-24 |
Recent violations (last 24 months, worst first)
| Date | Category | Violation | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-18 | Vehicle Maintenance | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | — |
| 2026-04-16 | Unsafe Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign l | — |
| 2026-04-15 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth | — |
| 2026-04-06 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Shipping paper accessibility | — |
| 2026-04-01 | Vehicle Maintenance | Rear Impact Guard having improper height - trailer manufactured on or after January 26 1998 | — |
| 2026-03-28 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-03-26 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | — |
| 2026-03-25 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | OOS |
| 2026-03-25 | Vehicle Maintenance | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | — |
| 2026-03-25 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-03-20 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | OOS |
| 2026-03-20 | Unsafe Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | — |
| 2026-03-20 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-03-20 | Vehicle Maintenance | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | — |
| 2026-03-14 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-03-12 | Vehicle Maintenance | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | — |
| 2026-03-06 | Vehicle Maintenance | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | — |
| 2026-03-05 | Vehicle Maintenance | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after Jul | — |
| 2026-02-24 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | OOS |
| 2026-02-23 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | — |
| 2026-02-22 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | — |
| 2026-02-19 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-02-19 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-02-18 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-02-18 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | — |
| 2026-02-10 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | — |
| 2026-02-10 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | Vehicle Maintenance | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | — |
| 2026-02-10 | Vehicle Maintenance | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | — |
| 2026-02-09 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | — |
| 2026-02-05 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported. | OOS |
| 2026-02-05 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | — |
| 2026-02-04 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-02-04 | Vehicle Maintenance | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | — |
| 2026-02-02 | Vehicle Maintenance | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | — |
| 2026-01-31 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-01-29 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Vehicle Maintenance | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | — |
| 2026-01-24 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | — |
| 2026-01-24 | Vehicle Maintenance | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | — |
| 2026-01-23 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | OOS |
| 2026-01-22 | Vehicle Maintenance | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1 1999 | — |
| 2026-01-17 | Vehicle Maintenance | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | OOS |
| 2026-01-17 | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | — |
| 2026-01-17 | Vehicle Maintenance | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | — |
| 2026-01-17 | Vehicle Maintenance | Oil and/or grease leak | — |
Recent inspections (with violations, newest first)
Showing the 25 most-recent inspections that had violations. Clean inspections aren't listed here — they're counted in the all-time inspection totals above.
2026-05-08 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLS2 | — | — |
| General safety regulations 390 | 21TE-LCMVINFO | — | — |
2026-05-06 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
2026-05-06 4 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 172 | 602A | — | — |
| Vehicle inspection & repair 396 | 5B | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 205C | OOS | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 86A3 | — | — |
2026-04-29 3 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2UV | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45DLUV | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 834J | OOS | — |
2026-04-29 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45D-B | — | — |
2026-04-25 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 25A-L | — | — |
2026-04-20 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLIFTA | — | — |
2026-04-20 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspection & repair 396 | 17C | — | — |
2026-04-18 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 95A4-EEUS | — | — |
2026-04-16 1 viol
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLTCD | — | — |
2026-04-15 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 75B-TFV | — | — |
2026-04-06 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45D-B | — | — |
2026-04-01 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45D-B | — | — |
2026-04-01 3 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-SLLS1 | — | — |
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 817E | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 86A3 | — | — |
2026-03-28 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 55E-B | — | — |
2026-03-26 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (HMR) 177 | 801-HMHCNP | — | — |
2026-03-25 2 violsHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
2026-03-25 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle inspection & repair 396 | 17C-PI | — | — |
2026-03-25 1 viol· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 75A3-TAOL | OOS | — |
2026-03-20 3 viols· 1 OOSHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2-INAT | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45B2-B-AIR | — | — |
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 45D-BAAL | OOS | — |
2026-03-20 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 78A-WS | — | — |
2026-03-14 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 55E-B | — | — |
2026-03-12 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 78A-WS | — | — |
2026-03-06 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe driving 392 | 2RG | — | — |
2026-03-06 1 violHazmat
| Area (part) | Section | OOS | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle parts & maintenance 393 | 70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | — | — |
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