Maritime Services Ltd
USDOT 337587 · MC-157885 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Maritime Services Ltd is a corporation based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 144 power units and 84 drivers, which ranks it #261 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 221 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 41.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 1 fatality, 9 tow-away), or 6.9 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, fresh produce, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Maritime Services Ltd |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 337587 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-157885 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8200 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 |
| Phone | (713) 674-3544 |
| First registered | Dec 22, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 337587.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3,641,979 miles reported for 2025 – about 25,292 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 72 CDL drivers; 12 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 60 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 | Maritime Services Ltd | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.5% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 120% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 21% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 55% higher than average |
| Inspections | 221 | 221 with a driver check, 217 with a vehicle check, 533 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 3, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Maritime Services Ltd?
Maritime Services Ltd is registered with USDOT number 337587 and operating authority MC-157885.
How many trucks does Maritime Services Ltd have?
It reports 144 power units (72 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 84 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 8, 2026).
Where is Maritime Services Ltd located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77061.
What is the out-of-service rate of Maritime Services Ltd?
Over 24 months, 41.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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.