Panhandle Transportation Group LLC
USDOT 1805503 · MC-658792 · Amarillo, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Panhandle Transportation Group LLC is a company based in Amarillo, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 77 drivers, which ranks it #433 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 199 times – about 2.2 inspections per power unit. 11.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Panhandle Transportation Group LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1805503 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-658792 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1401 Farmers Ave Ste T, Amarillo, TX 79118 |
| Phone | (806) 372-3851 |
| First registered | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1805503.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 559 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,165,626 miles reported for 2025 – about 67,754 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 77 CDL drivers; 77 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Panhandle Transportation Gro | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.3% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 45% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 85% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.4 | 4.8 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 199 | 199 with a driver check, 124 with a vehicle check, 58 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Texas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Texas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Transportation Services Inc USDOT 527990 | Amarillo | 86 | 86 | 242 | 18.8% | 8 |
| TSJ International Services Inc USDOT 3035414 | Laredo | 100 | 119 | 276 | 19.1% | 7 |
| Flyhitrans Inc USDOT 2475858 | Hockley | 76 | 78 | 313 | 27.3% | 8 |
| Refrigerx Transportation LLC USDOT 3909618 | Laredo | 73 | 73 | 110 | 9.1% | 3 |
| Valley Trucking Company Inc USDOT 136490 | Brownsville | 82 | 82 | 427 | 11.1% | 5 |
| Sysco Gulf Coast Inc USDOT 1396375 | Geneva | 90 | 103 | 32 | 22.2% | 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jax Transport LLC USDOT 1876810 | Amarillo | 221 | 196 | 721 | 14.7% | 19 |
| Rocking T Inc USDOT 975449 | Amarillo | 109 | 105 | 299 | 14.5% | 16 |
| Dee King Trucking LP USDOT 665223 | Amarillo | 100 | 105 | 337 | 22.2% | 19 |
| Flying Star Transport LLC USDOT 807097 | Amarillo | 84 | 30 | 88 | 14.3% | 1 |
| Alisam Enterprises LLC USDOT 2257395 | Amarillo | 81 | 83 | 118 | 16.8% | 9 |
| Midcon Services LLC USDOT 3109439 | Amarillo | 78 | 37 | 18 | 12.5% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Panhandle Transportation Group LLC?
Panhandle Transportation Group LLC is registered with USDOT number 1805503 and operating authority MC-658792.
How many trucks does Panhandle Transportation Group LLC have?
It reports 91 power units (90 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 559 trailers, with 77 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 13, 2025).
Where is Panhandle Transportation Group LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Amarillo, Texas 79118.
What is the out-of-service rate of Panhandle Transportation Group LLC?
Over 24 months, 11.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.