Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC
USDOT 3480223 · Katy, Texas · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC is a company based in Katy, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 77 power units and 41 drivers, which ranks it #533 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 15 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 35.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.3 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, machinery, large objects, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3480223 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2002 W Grand Pkwy N, Katy, TX 77449 |
| Phone | (832) 741-7023 |
| First registered | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3480223.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 42 | 25 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 92 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.53 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 9.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 320,271 miles reported for 2025 – about 4,159 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 85% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 20 CDL drivers; 0 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 | Tellus Equipment Solutions L | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.7% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 74% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 73% lower than average |
| Inspections | 15 | 15 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 30 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: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC?
Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC is registered with USDOT number 3480223.
How many trucks does Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC have?
It reports 77 power units (10 tractors, 67 straight trucks) and 92 trailers, with 41 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 16, 2026).
Where is Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Katy, Texas 77449.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tellus Equipment Solutions LLC?
Over 24 months, 35.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.