National Oilwell Varco LP
USDOT 1065598 · MC-465885 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
National Oilwell Varco LP is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 225 power units and 177 drivers, which ranks it #151 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 69 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 7.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, oilfield equipment, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | National Oilwell Varco LP |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1065598 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-465885 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10353 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77042 |
| Phone | (713) 375-3700 |
| First registered | Oct 24, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1065598.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 175 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 17 | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,089 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 21.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,169,366 miles reported for 2023 – about 9,642 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 1% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 40 CDL drivers; 177 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | National Oilwell Varco LP | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.7% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 59% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 80% lower than average |
| Inspections | 69 | 69 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 32 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 9, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of National Oilwell Varco LP?
National Oilwell Varco LP is registered with USDOT number 1065598 and operating authority MC-465885.
How many trucks does National Oilwell Varco LP have?
It reports 225 power units (50 tractors, 175 straight trucks) and 1,089 trailers, with 177 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 29, 2025).
Where is National Oilwell Varco LP located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77042.
What is the out-of-service rate of National Oilwell Varco LP?
Over 24 months, 7.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.