Canal Transportation LLC
USDOT 282131 · MC-276209 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Canal Transportation LLC (dba Canal Cartage) is a corporation based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 199 power units and 199 drivers, which ranks it #177 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 39 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 20.5% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, chemicals, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Canal Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Canal Cartage |
| USDOT number | 282131 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-276209 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 11643A Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77013 |
| Phone | (713) 672-1779 |
| First registered | Nov 13, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 282131.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 199 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,450 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,070,700 miles reported for 2023 – about 40,556 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 199 CDL drivers; 17 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 182 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 | Canal Transportation LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 39 | 39 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 19, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Canal Transportation LLC?
Canal Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 282131 and operating authority MC-276209.
How many trucks does Canal Transportation LLC have?
It reports 199 power units (199 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,450 trailers, with 199 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 14, 2024).
Where is Canal Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77013.
What is the out-of-service rate of Canal Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 20.5% 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.