According to FMCSA records, Usal (DOT# 357779) in Houston, Texas has 325 inspections on record with 154 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 28 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
325Inspections
8.3%Vehicle OOS Rate
28Crashes
382Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate8.3%
Carrier: 8.3% (27 of 325)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.6%
Carrier: 0.6% (2 of 325)National: 6.4%
83%OOS rate better than 83% of carriers in Texas
21%crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Texas
Violation Categories · 154 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
154total violations across 325 inspections
29violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
69
Unsafe Driving
61
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
2
Other
2
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC226461
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Ace American Insurance Company
$5,000
11/16/2012
SURETY
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
N/A
10/01/2013
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.