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CAR-TEX TRANSPORT & VACUUM SERVICE INC

DOT 2030653MC 715274ActiveInterstateNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA +1CARTHAGE, TX

COMPANY

Authority since
2025-09-17
MCS-150
2025-02-12 · 782,086 mi (2024)
Fleet
12 units · 17 trailers · 11 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
782,086 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 84%

ADDRESS

Physical
1021 CR 301
CARTHAGE, TX 75633
Mailing
P O DRAWER 647
CARTHAGE, TX 75633

CONTACT

Phone
9039040141
Email
cartex.trans@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
ROBERT HENRY HOWARD
Title
PRESIDENT
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
11
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkConstructionWater WellOther: SALT WATER
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
12 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
26.5%
9 / 34 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
14 crashes · 1 fatal · 7 with injuries · 14 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
74% — 25 clean of 34 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
26.5% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 7

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
25 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-02-12

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

1 fatal crash — most recent 3 yr ago
High OOS rate 30% (last 24 mo)
12.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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