Crane Cartage LLC
USDOT 1873432 · MC-676488 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Crane Cartage LLC (dba Crane Cartage Freight Services) is a company based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 324 power units and 391 drivers, which ranks it #98 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 270 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 3.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Crane Cartage LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Crane Cartage Freight Services |
| USDOT number | 1873432 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-676488 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1500 Rankin Road, Houston, TX 77073 |
| Phone | (281) 233-9596 |
| First registered | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1873432.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 268 | 0 |
| Trailers | 43 | 1,051 | 0 |
- 1.21 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 21,753,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 67,139 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 3% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 306 CDL drivers; 391 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Crane Cartage LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 25% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 270 | 264 with a driver check, 169 with a vehicle check, 212 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 6, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Crane Cartage LLC?
Crane Cartage LLC is registered with USDOT number 1873432 and operating authority MC-676488.
How many trucks does Crane Cartage LLC have?
It reports 324 power units (270 tractors, 54 straight trucks) and 1,094 trailers, with 391 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 23, 2026).
Where is Crane Cartage LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77073.
What is the out-of-service rate of Crane Cartage LLC?
Over 24 months, 22.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.